Use a Dictionary

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Use a Dictionary
A dictionary tells you the meaning of words and
how to say them.
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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.
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Example
Stream strem n. 1. a body of running water,
such as a small river. 2. A steady flow. A
stream of people walked past the shop. -v.
streamed, streaming, streams. To flow in a stream
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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. 2. A steady flow. A
stream of people walked past the shop. -v.
streamed, streaming, streams. To flow in a stream
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A special spelling of the word comes right after
the entry. This special spelling shows the
words pronunciation, or how to say it aloud.
Stream strem n. 1. a body of running water,
such as a small river. 2. A steady flow. A
stream of people walked past the shop. -v.
streamed, streaming, streams. To flow in a stream
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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. 2. A steady flow. A
stream of people walked past the shop. -v.
streamed, streaming, streams. To flow in a stream
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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. 2. A steady flow. A
stream of people walked past the shop. -v.
streamed, streaming, streams. To flow in a stream
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Some dictionaries show the inflected forms of the
word.
Stream strem n. 1. a body of running water,
such as a small river. 2. A steady flow. A
stream of people walked past the shop. -v.
streamed, streaming, streams. To flow in a stream
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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. 2. A steady flow. A
stream of people walked past the shop. -v.
streamed, streaming, streams. To flow in a stream