The DictionaryThe Dictionary

Best Use: to find meaningsBest Use: to find meanings

DictionariesDictionaries

Book FormBook Form

On-LineOn-Line

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Information from a DictionaryInformation from a Dictionary

PronunciationPronunciation MeaningsMeanings Parts of SpeechParts of Speech Spelling of other forms of the wordSpelling of other forms of the word Restrictive meaningsRestrictive meanings Etymology (word history)Etymology (word history)

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Abbreviations in a DictionaryAbbreviations in a Dictionary

A key is provided at the beginning or end A key is provided at the beginning or end of the dictionaryof the dictionary

Lots of abbreviations for different usesLots of abbreviations for different uses

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Pronunciation of the wordPronunciation of the word

Phonetic symbols and syllable divisions Phonetic symbols and syllable divisions are providedare provided

Have a pronunciation key handy. They Have a pronunciation key handy. They will help you in using the phonetic will help you in using the phonetic respelling providedrespelling provided

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Etymology (word history and origin)Etymology (word history and origin)

Usually provided at the end of the word Usually provided at the end of the word entry.entry.

The origin is usually started with the word The origin is usually started with the word “from. . .” and then the origin is stated.“from. . .” and then the origin is stated.

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Restrictive MeaningsRestrictive Meanings

Meanings provided for word that apply Meanings provided for word that apply only when the word is being used with only when the word is being used with respect to a specific topic or field of study.respect to a specific topic or field of study.

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Multiple Meanings Multiple Meanings

Many meanings are provided for the Many Many meanings are provided for the Many ways the word can be used.ways the word can be used.

Each meaning is often grouped by the part Each meaning is often grouped by the part of speech being used.of speech being used.

Less common spellings are included at the Less common spellings are included at the end of the entryend of the entry

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Multiple Meanings continuedMultiple Meanings continued

Try to figure the part of speech used with Try to figure the part of speech used with the word the word

Skip slang or colloquial meaningsSkip slang or colloquial meanings If not sure of part of speech, read each If not sure of part of speech, read each

definition to try to find the one that fits bestdefinition to try to find the one that fits best Test your choice by substituting the Test your choice by substituting the

meaning in the sentence for the word.meaning in the sentence for the word.

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Usage NotesUsage Notes

A usage note or synonym section of the A usage note or synonym section of the entry for words that are close in meaning entry for words that are close in meaning to others. For example, a usage note for to others. For example, a usage note for the word indifferent may explain how it the word indifferent may explain how it differs in meaning from unconcerned, differs in meaning from unconcerned, detached, and uninterested.detached, and uninterested.

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Other Aids in the DictionaryOther Aids in the Dictionary

A variety of useful lists and tablesA variety of useful lists and tables

Weights and measures tablesWeights and measures tables

Scientific information in tables and listsScientific information in tables and lists

All kinds of signs, abbrev., symbolsAll kinds of signs, abbrev., symbols

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Pronouncing Unfamiliar WordsPronouncing Unfamiliar Words

Dividing compound words into individual Dividing compound words into individual wordswords

Prefix + Root & Root + SuffixPrefix + Root & Root + Suffix

Divide words before a single consonant, Divide words before a single consonant, unless the consonant is the letter runless the consonant is the letter r

(hu/mid, pa/tron, re/tail, fa/vor, mor/on(hu/mid, pa/tron, re/tail, fa/vor, mor/on

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Word MappingWord Mapping

Make a Word Map Diagram (blank)Make a Word Map Diagram (blank)

Use the word provided, and then use the Use the word provided, and then use the dictionary to fill in the blanks for the dictionary to fill in the blanks for the selected word.selected word.