{"id":762,"date":"2022-04-19T04:31:34","date_gmt":"2022-04-19T04:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=762"},"modified":"2025-09-13T09:45:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T09:45:40","slug":"e-jj-6-use-dictionary-entries","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/e-jj-6-use-dictionary-entries\/","title":{"rendered":"E- JJ.6 Use dictionary entries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>USe dictionary entries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-top: 56.2500%;\n padding-bottom: 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px 0 rgba(63,69,81,0.16); margin-top: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; overflow: hidden;\n border-radius: 8px; will-change: transform;\">\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; padding: 0;margin: 0;\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGyG3ypE0g\/uoUGc5Z3LE0F8xf3X2UUdg\/watch?embed\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"fullscreen\">\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.canva.com&#x2F;design&#x2F;DAGyG3ypE0g&#x2F;uoUGc5Z3LE0F8xf3X2UUdg&#x2F;watch?utm_content=DAGyG3ypE0g&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=embeds&amp;utm_source=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">V.3 Use Dictionary Entries<\/a> by Delta publications\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-huge-font-size wp-elements-d0fb96e0cab0bc0753502a01f1323d54\" style=\"color:#74008d\">Key Notes : <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>What is a Dictionary Entry?<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A dictionary is like a treasure chest filled with words! Each word gets its own special page, called a <strong>dictionary entry<\/strong>. This entry tells you everything you need to know about that word. It&#8217;s more than just the meaning; it&#8217;s like a word&#8217;s biography!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Parts of a Dictionary Entry<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s explore the different parts of a dictionary entry. Think of it as reading a secret code to unlock the power of words!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the main parts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Word:<\/strong><br><br><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong><br><br><strong>Part of Speech:<\/strong><br><br><strong>Definition:<\/strong><\/td><td>This is the word itself, how it&#8217;s spelled. <br><br>How to say the word correctly. <br>Dictionaries use special symbols.<br><br>Whether the word is a noun (a thing), a verb (an action), an adjective (describes a thing), etc<br><br>What the word means. Sometimes a word has more than one meaning!<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>How to Use Dictionary Entries Effectively<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these steps to become a dictionary expert:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Find the word:<\/strong> Dictionaries list words in alphabetical order. So, look for your word like you&#8217;re finding a name in a phone book.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Read the pronunciation:<\/strong> Use the pronunciation guide to say the word correctly. Don&#8217;t be shy to practice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check the part of speech:<\/strong> Knowing if a word is a noun, verb, or adjective helps you use it correctly in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose the right definition:<\/strong> Read all the definitions and pick the one that makes the most sense in what you are reading or writing. Words can have different meanings in different situations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Let&#8217;s Practice!<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a sample dictionary entry for the word &#8220;apple&#8221;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>apple<\/strong> \/\u02c8\u00e6p\u0259l\/ <em>noun<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A round fruit with firm, juicy flesh and a green, red, or yellow skin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(informal) A person or thing that is greatly admired or cherished.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s use this entry:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Word:<\/strong> apple<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> \/\u02c8\u00e6p\u0259l\/ (sounds like &#8220;ap-pull&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Part of Speech:<\/strong> noun<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Definitions:<\/strong> We have two definitions here! Definition 1 is the fruit. Definition 2 is when it&#8217;s used to describe someone or something special.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you read the sentence: &#8216;She is the apple of my eye.&#8217; Which definition of apple is correct? Definition 2 of course! It means that &#8216;she&#8217; is admired and cherished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Next Steps<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now it&#8217;s your turn! Grab a dictionary and look up some new words. Practice reading the pronunciation, identifying the part of speech, and choosing the correct definition. The more you use dictionaries, the better you&#8217;ll become at understanding and using new words! Good luck, word explorers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/e-jj-6-use-dictionary-entries\/2\/\"><strong>list of &#8221; Use dictionary entries &#8220;<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>Let&#8217;s practice!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/69128\/898\/897\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" 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src=\"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-1-1-187.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-1-1-187.png 500w, https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-1-1-187-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-1-1-187-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-1-1-187-400x400.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-04b64f86ff118b1607ae81bfb4a6f533\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>list of &#8221; Use dictionary entries &#8220;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Word<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Meaning<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Able<\/td><td>Having the power or skill to do something<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Act<\/td><td>To do something; a performance in a play<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Add<\/td><td>To put numbers or things together<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Afraid<\/td><td>Feeling fear<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>All<\/td><td>The whole number or amount<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Always<\/td><td>At all times<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Angry<\/td><td>Feeling mad or upset<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Animal<\/td><td>A living creature that is not a plant<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apple<\/td><td>A round fruit that is red, green, or yellow<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ask<\/td><td>To say something to get an answer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Away<\/td><td>At a distance from a place or person<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Baby<\/td><td>A very young child<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Back<\/td><td>The part behind; to return<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bag<\/td><td>A container to carry things<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ball<\/td><td>A round object used in games<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Band<\/td><td>A group of musicians<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bath<\/td><td>Washing the body in water<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bear<\/td><td>A large, furry animal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bed<\/td><td>A place for sleeping<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bell<\/td><td>A metal object that makes a ringing sound<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best<\/td><td>Better than all others<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Big<\/td><td>Large in size<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bird<\/td><td>An animal with feathers and wings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Black<\/td><td>The color of the night<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blue<\/td><td>The color of the sky on a clear day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Boat<\/td><td>A small vehicle that moves on water<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Book<\/td><td>Pages of writing or pictures bound together<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Box<\/td><td>A container with flat sides<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Boy<\/td><td>A male child<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bread<\/td><td>A food made of flour and baked<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brother<\/td><td>A boy or man who has the same parents as you<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brown<\/td><td>A color like chocolate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Build<\/td><td>To make something<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bus<\/td><td>A large vehicle that carries people<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Buy<\/td><td>To get something by paying for it<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cake<\/td><td>A sweet baked dessert<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Call<\/td><td>To say something loudly; to use a phone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Can<\/td><td>A metal container; to be able to<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cap<\/td><td>A soft, flat hat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Car<\/td><td>A vehicle that moves on wheels<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cat<\/td><td>A small pet animal with fur and whiskers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chair<\/td><td>A seat for one person<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Change<\/td><td>To make or become different<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Child<\/td><td>A young person<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Clean<\/td><td>Not dirty<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Climb<\/td><td>To go up something<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cold<\/td><td>Having low temperature<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Come<\/td><td>To move toward someone or something<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cook<\/td><td>To prepare food with heat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cool<\/td><td>A little cold<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cow<\/td><td>A large animal that gives milk<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cry<\/td><td>To shed tears because of emotion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cut<\/td><td>To divide with a sharp tool<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dance<\/td><td>To move to music<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day<\/td><td>The time when it is light outside<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dog<\/td><td>A pet animal that barks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Doll<\/td><td>A toy that looks like a baby or person<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Door<\/td><td>A movable wall that lets you enter or leave a place<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Down<\/td><td>Toward a lower place<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Draw<\/td><td>To make a picture with a pencil or pen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dress<\/td><td>A piece of clothing worn by girls or women<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eat<\/td><td>To put food in the mouth and swallow it<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Egg<\/td><td>An oval object from a bird, used for food<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eye<\/td><td>The part of the body used to see<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Face<\/td><td>The front part of the head<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fall<\/td><td>To go down quickly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Family<\/td><td>People who are related to you<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Far<\/td><td>Not close<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fast<\/td><td>Moving quickly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Father<\/td><td>A male parent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Feel<\/td><td>To sense by touch or emotion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Feet<\/td><td>The lower parts of the legs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Find<\/td><td>To discover something<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fish<\/td><td>An animal that lives in water<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Floor<\/td><td>The bottom part of a room<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Flower<\/td><td>A colorful part of a plant<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Food<\/td><td>Something people or animals eat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Friend<\/td><td>A person you like and trust<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Funny<\/td><td>Causing laughter<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Game<\/td><td>An activity for fun<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Girl<\/td><td>A female child<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Give<\/td><td>To hand something to someone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Go<\/td><td>To move from one place to another<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Good<\/td><td>Something nice or right<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grass<\/td><td>A green plant that covers the ground<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Green<\/td><td>The color of grass<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hair<\/td><td>The threads that grow on your head<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hand<\/td><td>The part at the end of the arm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Happy<\/td><td>Feeling good and joyful<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hat<\/td><td>Something worn on the head<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Help<\/td><td>To make things easier for someone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Here<\/td><td>In this place<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>High<\/td><td>Tall or above<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Home<\/td><td>The place where someone lives<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hop<\/td><td>To jump on one foot<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hot<\/td><td>Having a high temperature<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>House<\/td><td>A building where people live<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jump<\/td><td>To push yourself off the ground<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kid<\/td><td>A young child<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>King<\/td><td>A male ruler<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Laugh<\/td><td>To make a happy sound with your mouth<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Leaf<\/td><td>The flat green part of a plant<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Leg<\/td><td>The limb used for walking<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>Let&#8217;s practice!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/69128\/898\/897\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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