How to Use a Dictionary

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Choose the right dictionary.. Read the introduction.. Learn the abbreviations.

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1

Choose the right dictionary.

Step 1

Choose the right dictionary.

2

Read the introduction.

Step 2

Read the introduction.

3

Learn the abbreviations.

Step 3

Learn the abbreviations.

4

Learn the guide to pronunciation.

Step 4

Learn the guide to pronunciation.

5

Find the section of the dictionary with the first letter of your word.

Step 5

Find the section of the dictionary with the first letter of your word.

6

Read the guide words.

Step 6

Read the guide words.

7

Scan down the page for your word.

Step 7

Scan down the page for your word.

8

Read the definition.

Step 8

Read the definition.

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Alternately, you could use an online dictionary.

Step 9

Alternately, you could use an online dictionary.

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Use the dictionary to find standard letter forms.

Step 10

Use the dictionary to find standard letter forms.

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Research various facts.

Step 11

Research various facts.

12

Have fun!

Step 12

Have fun!

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