Dictionary Skills Producer: Mrs. Matechak

Use a Dictionary

Guide Words The guide words at the top of the page name the first and last words on the page. The guide words at the top of the page name the first and last words on the page. Guide Words: Compute - first word on the page Concussion – last word on the page

Entry Words Each word defined in a dictionary is called an entry word. The entry word is printed in dark type. Each word defined in a dictionary is called an entry word. The entry word is printed in dark type.

Definition The definition tells the meaning of the word. When a word has more than one meaning, the definitions are numbered. The definition tells the meaning of the word. When a word has more than one meaning, the definitions are numbered.

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