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Why are dictionary words not capitalized?
Some words need to be capitalized; others do not. For every word to be capitalized in a dictionary would be confusing because one would not know which words they would need to capitalize in everyday usage.
What are the parts of a standard dictionary entry?
Depending on the dictionary some of the entries would be: The alphabetical placing The correct spelling The pronunciation The usage in grammar The etymology The definition Examples of usage Synonyms, antonyms Alternate constructions, like past participle, or common prefixes/suffixes Alternate spellings
How do you be the brightest student in your school in spelling?
I would say study on hard words to get better... Study your spelling words or better yet....Read a dictionary and look up the words you are confused on.
How do you say composition for the dictionary?
COMPOSITION : a creation of written or musical material DICTIONARY : a list of words, their proper spelling, meanings, and usage A "composition for a dictionary" would be an "ENTRY" or possibly "article".
Which dictionary would you find the complete history of meadow?
You would find the complete history of a word like "meadow" in a comprehensive dictionary, such as the Oxford English Dictionary or Merriam-Webster. These dictionaries provide detailed information on the etymology, usage, and evolution of words over time.
What list only synonyms and antonyms a dictionary or a thesaurus?
A thesaurus specifically would typically provide lists of synonyms and antonyms for words, while a dictionary would focus on providing definitions, pronunciation, and word usage in addition to synonyms and antonyms.
Why would you use a dictionary?
To check the correct spelling and use of a word. A foreign language dictionary is used for translation.
What word has been omitted from the dictionary?
Words associated with Christianity, the monarchy and British history have been dropped from a leading dictionary for children. Words associated with Christianity, the monarchy and British history have been dropped from a leading dictionary for children. Oxford University Press has removed words like "aisle", "bishop", "chapel", "empire" and "monarch" from its Junior Dictionary and replaced them with words like "blog", "broadband" and "celebrity". Dozens of words related to the countryside have also been culled.
What word would not appear with the words rose and rough in the dictionary?
all words that are real are in the dictionary!
Where can you find big words?
I would refer to a dictionary. Not a children's dictionary, though.
What do you use an dictionary?
Every word in a dictionary is printed in strict alphabetical order and gives a list of their meanings, pronunciations. inflected or derived forms. If you have a word and wish to know what it means, the dictionary is the place to find that meaning
Who is considered as father of dictionaries?
Daniel Webster. That is why today there is a "Webster" dictionary. He fought to have spelling of words standardized and to make sure everyone would spell a word the same way. He would be very upset today to see of the changes in spelling of common words and the lack of a standard in spelling.___I'd qualify this question - Who's the father of American dictionaries? WebsterWho is considered the father of dictionaries is Samuel Johnson who wrote one of the first standardized dictionaries, A Dictionary of the English Language in 1755.Webster published his first dictionary, Blue-Back Speller, in 1783. It was America's first speller, grammar, and reader.
