Using a Dictionary and Thesaurus
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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
