Parts of a Dictionary Word Entry
word forms
different forms a word may take when you add prefixes or suffixes to it
definition
explains what the word means
abbreviation
shows a shortened form of the entry word
syllabication
shows where to divide the word into syllables
guide word
words at the top of a dictionary page which help locate words
pronunciation key
a list or chart that explains the symbols used in the pronunciation
pronunciation
a special way of spelling to show how the word is pronounced.
example sentence
helps make the meaning of the entry word clearer by using it in a sentence
part of speech
identifies if the word is a noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, verb, preposition, conjunction, or article. It shows how to use the word in a sentence.
entry word
the word being defined in a dictionary; the word that is being looked up.
homographs
words that are spelled the same, but have different meanings. They may also be pronounced the same or differently.
illustration
a picture that makes the meaning of the entry word more clear.
