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Depending on the dictionary, there are several things a dictionary might tell about a word (choose any four from this list):
- spelling
- type of word (noun, verb etc)
- pronunciation
- meaning(s)
- etymology (origin of word, e.g. from Old English)
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Usually found in a dictionary this tells you the meaning of a word or phrase?
definition
What do you call the part of the dictionary that tells you how to pronous the word?
That part of the dictionary is called the pronunciation guide or phonetic transcription. It provides a written representation of how the word is pronounced using symbols or characters.
What word in the English dictionary has 3 double letters in succession?
The word "bookkeeper" is a word in the English dictionary that has 3 double letters in succession.
Which four letter word with more meanings than a dictionary?
That must be love.
How many syllables are in the word dictionary?
There are four syllables: dict-shun-air-ee.
Is four turtles an adjective?
In the term "four turtles" the word four is an adjective (or determiner). It tells how many turtles there are.
Why is the word dictionary not there in dictionary?
This is because a dictionary typically contains words and their meanings, but it does not list itself as one of the words included. It serves as a reference guide for other words rather than being an entry itself.
Is painstaking an adjective?
Yes. A dictionary tells you the part of speech (e.g. adjective) of each word before giving the definition.
What are the first two things listed in each entry in a dictionary?
The first two things listed in each dictionary entry are usually the word being defined and its pronunciation key.
What is a compound word with four syllables?
dictionary television directory insoluble dis-establish
Is dictionary 4 syllables word?
Yes. Dic/tion/ar/y Four syllables!
What does the term denotative meaning refer?
The dictionary meaning is the same as the denotative meaning.
