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What part of the dictionary is the entry word?
At the top of the corner of the page is the entry word. So if kent/key was at the top kent would be the first definition and key would be the last definition on the page.
If you find an unfamiliar word in a scholarly dictionary where would you look first to find its definition?
To find the definition of an unfamiliar word in a scholarly dictionary, you should look at the beginning of the entry for the word where the definition is usually provided. If the word is still unclear, you can also look for context clues within the dictionary entry or consult a glossary, index, or table of contents for additional information.
What is the difference between guide words and entry words?
Look in any dictionary (book, not online!) At the top of each page is a guide word - usually the first or last entry on the page. In the dictionary are words printed in alphabetical order. Each of these entries is an entry word. You could have found this out by googling or looking up in a dictionary : Entry word - Noun, entry word - the form of a word that heads a lexical entry and is alphabetized in a dictionary. citation form, main entry word Guide word - word printed at the top of a page in a dictionary, encyclopedia, etc., usually the first or last entry on the page
What is a head word in a dictionary?
A head word in a dictionary is the main word that a particular entry is organized under. It is the word that appears in bold at the beginning of an entry, followed by its definition and any other relevant information.
How can the dictionary be used to find the denotative meaning of a word?
To find the denotative meaning of a word, look up the word in a dictionary. The denotative meaning is the literal definition or primary meaning of the word, as opposed to connotations or figurative meanings. It is usually the first definition listed in a dictionary entry.
What is dictionary entry?
A dictionary entry is a structured format used to present the definition, pronunciation, and other information about a word or phrase. It typically includes the word's part of speech, definition(s), examples of usage, synonyms, antonyms, and sometimes etymology.
Is the first definition of a word in a dictionary correct?
The dictionary definition of a word
What are the four parts of a dictionary word entry?
The four parts of a dictionary word entry are: 1. Word or term being defined, 2. Pronunciation guide, 3. Definition or meanings, and 4. Additional information like word origins, usage notes, or example sentences.
Which word in the English language has the most definition?
I have heard that the word "set" has the longest entry in the Oxford Dictionary because of the many different meanings it has.
What four pieces of information about a particular word entry does a thesaurus usually provide?
a list of synonyms and antonyms.
What information about an entry word can be found in a dictionary?
In a dictionary, information about an entry word typically includes its definition, pronunciation, part of speech, and sometimes its etymology or word origin. Additional details may include synonyms, antonyms, examples of usage, and related word forms.
What does you refer to in the first line of a dictionary entry?
In a dictionary entry, "you" typically refers to the word being defined or described in that entry. This allows the reader to quickly identify the word under consideration.
