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Rock
can be a noun (a stone) or a verb (to move back and forth).
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Make sure the definition you choose makes sense in the original sentence,
because many words have more than one meaning.
4. Check the part of speech and use a dictionary.
Figure out if the word is a noun, verb, adjective, etc., and then look it up in the dictionary.
He was elated, or very happy, after winning the race.
“Very happy” tells you what “elated” means.
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3. Look for synonyms or antonyms nearby.
Sometimes a sentence includes a similar word (synonym) or an opposite word (antonym) to help explain the meaning.
She felt melancholy, so she sat quietly and didn’t smile all day.
From this sentence, you can guess “melancholy” means sad.
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2. Use context clues.
Look at the words and sentences around the unfamiliar word. The way it’s used in the sentence may help you guess what it means.
Comfortable
→ the suffix "-able" means can be, so "comfortable" means can be comforted or feels good.
Unhappy
→ the prefix "un-" means "not", so "unhappy" means not happy.
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1. Check for prefixes and suffixes.
Words often have small parts added to the beginning (prefixes) or end (suffixes) that give clues to their meaning.
When you read and find a word you don’t know, don’t worry!
Here are four smart ways to figure out what it means:
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