1. A dictionary tells you the meaning of words and how to say them.
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A dictionary tells you the meaning of words and how to say them.

2. Words in a dictionary are arranged in alphabetical order.
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Words in a dictionary are arranged in alphabetical order.

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The guide words at the top of the page name the first and last words on the page.

4. Example
Stream [strem] n. 1. a body of running water, such as a small river A steady flow. A stream of people walked past the shop. -v. streamed, streaming, streams. To flow in a stream

5. Each word defined in a dictionary is called an entry word
Each word defined in a dictionary is called an entry word. The entry word is printed in dark type.
Stream [strem] n. 1. a body of running water, such as a small river A steady flow. A stream of people walked past the shop. -v. streamed, streaming, streams. To flow in a stream

6. A special spelling of the word comes right after the entry
A special spelling of the word comes right after the entry. This special spelling shows the word’s pronunciation, or how to say it aloud.
Stream [strem] n. 1. a body of running water, such as a small river A steady flow. A stream of people walked past the shop. -v. streamed, streaming, streams. To flow in a stream

7. The letter or letters after the pronunciation tell the part of speech
The letter or letters after the pronunciation tell the part of speech. Most dictionaries use abbreviations.
Stream [strem] n. 1. a body of running water, such as a small river A steady flow. A stream of people walked past the shop. -v. streamed, streaming, streams. To flow in a stream

8. The definition tells the meaning of the word
The definition tells the meaning of the word. When a word has more than one meaning, the definitions are numbered.
Stream [strem] n. 1. a body of running water, such as a small river A steady flow. A stream of people walked past the shop. -v. streamed, streaming, streams. To flow in a stream

9. Some dictionaries show the inflected forms of the word.
Stream [strem] n. 1. a body of running water, such as a small river A steady flow. A stream of people walked past the shop. -v. streamed, streaming, streams. To flow in a stream

10. Some definitions have an example sentence that shows how the word is used.
Stream [strem] n. 1. a body of running water, such as a small river A steady flow. A stream of people walked past the shop. -v. streamed, streaming, streams. To flow in a stream