HOW TO USE

A DICTIONARY

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 What is a dictionary?

- A word book.

- Gives us the meanings of words.

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The usage of a dictionary

 What a word means.

 How to say / pronounce a word.
 How to spell a word.
 How to use a word.

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How to find words in a dictionary?

 Words are arranged in alphabetical

order.
 A section for each letter of the alphabet.
Example: (Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary)
abandoned
abandonment
abase
abashed
abate
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 Entry Words

 Words being defined in a dictionary.

 Define – to tell what something
means.
 In alphabetical order.
 Usually in dark letters (bold).

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 Guide Words

 At the top of each page.

 Words in dark letters.
 Show the first and last words
entered on that page.

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 Thank you !

Annie
20.10.05