A dictionary tells you the meaning of words and how to say them.
Words in a dictionary are arranged in alphabetical order. The guide words at the top of the page name the first and last words on the page.
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
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
A special spelling of the word comes right after the entry. This special spelling shows the word’s 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
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
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
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
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
