10 Uses for a Dictionary

1. How to spell a word, including alternative spellings
2. Part of speech – eg. noun, verb or adjective
3. How to pronounce the word
4. How to break the word into syllables
5. Definition/s
6. History/origin of the word – known as etymology
7. Example sentence – usage in context
8. Possible other forms of the word
9. Any abbreviations of the word
10. In between actual use, having a dictionary on your shelf will make you look smarter to others.

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