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Lesson 265 of 500 · Extra Passages
⭐ 30 XPDictionary Skills Part 4
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A dictionary is a special book that helps you find the meanings of words.
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Find what matters in the words.
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A dictionary is a special book that helps you find the meanings of words. Each word is listed in alphabetical order, which means they are arranged from A to Z. Next to each word, you will see its definition, or meaning. For example, if you look up the word 'happy,' you might find a definition like 'feeling good or joyful.' Dictionaries can also show you how to pronounce words and give you examples of how to use them in sentences.
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1 of 2What does a dictionary help you find?
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