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The entry word and and all of the information about that word
Dictionary entry
Dictionary entry
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A specific word looked up in the dictionary
Entry word
Entry word
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The syllable divisions of a word
Syllabication
Syllabication
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The correct way to say a word
Pronunciation
Pronunciation
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Pronunciation key
Pronunciation key
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Identifies how a word may be used in a sentence
Part of speech
Part of speech
Identifies how a word may be used in a sentence
Different forms of the entry word
Suffixes and prefixes
Inflections
Inflections
Different forms of the entry word
Suffixes and prefixes
Meanings of the entry word
Definition
Definitions
Meanings of the entry word
Sample sentence showing how to use the word and giving hints about the meaning
Sentence with context clues
Sentence with context clues
Sample sentence showing how to use the word and giving hints about the meaning
The history or origin of the word
Etymology
Etymology
The history or origin of the word
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Guide words
