Using A Dictionary
If you want to improve your English, you must learn to use a dictionary. A dictionary helps you with the meanings of words. It also shows you the correct spelling and pronunciation of a word. To get help from a dictionary you must learn to use it first. Here are some instructions that you can follow. Read the introductory section of a dictionary. Usually, all the instructions are given in this section. If you go through the section, it will be easy for you to use the dictionary. Every dictionary uses some set of abbreviations. You must learn them carefully. Without them, it will be very difficult for you to use the dictionary. You must have a good idea about the symbols of pronunciation. Without learning them, you will not be able to pronounce a word correctly. Every dictionary follows alphabetical order. For example, the word ‘dictionary’ begins with ‘d’. So, you will find it in the section after ‘c’ and before ‘e’. Practice will make you a good user of dictionary.
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