Using a Dictionary and Thesaurus

definition

A statement that gives the meaning of a term.

antonym

A word that means the opposite of another word

synonym

A word that means the same as another word

dictionary

a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

thesaurus

a reference book that is similar to a dictionary, but that lists synonyms and antonyms of words

meaning

definition

entry

in a reference book, a subject or word and the information about it . . .there are thousands of entries in a dictionary

syllable

separate sounds in a word; each syllable has a single vowel sound

define

to explain the exact meaning of a particular word or idea

look up

to find (or try to find) something

guide words

words at the top of a dictionary page which help locate words