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Directions: Using the sample page above of
online and printed dictionaries and thesaurus;
answer these questions.
1. What is the definition of the word “partake?”
2. What is the meaning of the word “partan?”
3. Give the synonym of the following words:
“separated”, “divided” and “departed”.
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What is a dictionary?
A dictionary is a book or electronic resource that
lists the words of a language usually in an
alphabetical order and gives meaning or gives the
equivalent words in a different language, often
also providing information about pronunciation,
origin and usage.
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A thesaurus (the·sau·rus/ THəˈsôrəs/ ) is a
reference book that gives synonyms and
antonyms of a word. Aside from synonyms and
antonyms, a thesaurus also gives the meaning
and parts of speech of a word. It also uses guide
words like the dictionary to help you find the
words faster.
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The guide words will help you to easily find the word. These are the two
words printed at the top of a page indicating the first or last word entry on
that page.
Guide words hook hope
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13. What I Have Learned
Dictionary is a reference source in print
or electronic form that is made up of entry
words listed in alphabetical order. Each
entry states how a word is pronounced
and what the word means.
A thesaurus is a printed or electronic
book that gives the synonyms and
antonyms of a word. It also gives the
meaning and part of speech of a word.
Both have guide words to help you find
the words faster.
14. Ask: How can you
apply your knowledge getting
the meaning of the words
using dictionary, thesaurus,
and online resources.
