Definitions
Parts of a Dictionary Entry:
Headword:
A headword is the word or term that starts a new entry in a dictionary. In other words, it’s the dictionary word you’re looking for. For example, consider the word bank.
Pronunciation:
This is broken down into syllables and informs you how to say the first word. The ( ‘ ) symbol indicates which syllable is stressed. Simply said, pronunciation is a special spelling that demonstrates how to pronounce the entry word aloud.
Parts of Speech:
Parts of speech tells us how to utilize the entering word in a sentence. In a dictionary, the parts of speech always appear abbreviated.
Definition:
This clarifies the entry word’s meaning. The definition is separated by numbers if there are many meanings. An example sentence is frequently used to clarify the concept.
Translation:
The meaning of the entry word in the target language is called translation. It can be in any language.
Example Sentence:
The example sentence provides an example of how to use the word in a sentence.
Now, let us look at example of a word as it appears in a dictionary:
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