Dictionaries: guidebooks; They tell how words are used by people. It is a reference book. It gives information about words. Dictionaries have new words like Internet, login, and website and old-fashioned words like “steed” which means horse. Some dictionaries have special purposes like a medical or a sports dictionary. Dictionaries are arranged alphabetically.

a reference book containing words, usually alphabetically arranged along with information about their forms, pronunciations, functions, and meanings. a reference book listing terms or names important to a particular subject along with a discussion of their meanings. A sample sentence is often included. A dictionary is…

An up close look at a dictionary ENTRY… liberate lifelong guide words (lye-brer-ee) noun 1.A place where books, magazines, newspaper, tapes and videos are kept for reading or borrowing. li-brar-y We have a great reference section in our library. entry pronunciation sample sentence/phrase Part of speech The numbers show the many definitions a word may have. noun, plural libraries, noun, librarian illustration

prediction premedical pre.dic.tion \pri-’dik-shan\ n. 1.an act of predicting 2.something predicted: forecast pre. empt preen pre med i cal \pre’-med-i-kel\ adj. : coming before and preparing for the study of medicine Guide words show the first and last word on that page. How would guide words help you find a word ?

preen (pre n) v. preened, preen·ing, preens v. tr. 1.To smooth or clean (feathers) with the beak or bill. 2.To trim or clean (fur) with the tongue, as cats do. 3.To dress or groom (oneself) with elaborate care; primp. 4.To take pride or satisfaction in (oneself); gloat.

preen (pre n) v. preened, preen·ing, preens v. tr. 1.To smooth or clean (feathers) with the beak or bill. 2.To trim or clean (fur) with the tongue, as cats do. 3.To dress or groom (oneself) with elaborate care; primp. 4.To take pride or satisfaction in (oneself); gloat. Often, a word can be used as different parts of speech. For example, the word play can be a noun or verb. Let’s play with the ball. The class attended a play at the theater.

preen (pre n) v. preened, preen·ing, preens v. tr. 1.To smooth or clean (feathers) with the beak or bill. 2.To trim or clean (fur) with the tongue, as cats do. 3.To dress or groom (oneself) with elaborate care; primp. 4.To take pride or satisfaction in (oneself); gloat. How do you say the word?

preen (pre n) v. preened, preen·ing, preens v. tr. 1.To smooth or clean (feathers) with the beak or bill. 2.To trim or clean (fur) with the tongue, as cats do. 3.To dress or groom (oneself) with elaborate care; primp. 4.To take pride or satisfaction in (oneself); gloat. What does the word mean?