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Lesson 6: Meanings of Words
A. Look at the questions below and read the following text. Now, discuss in pairs.
- What do you do when you want to know the meaning of a word?
- How can a dictionary help us?
A dictionary gives us the meaning/meanings of a word. Example sentences are given to show how the words are used. They also help to make the meaning clear. A word may have more than one meaning.
The word ‘dry’ (adj) has a number of meanings. Three of them are given here:
- (i) not wet, not damp, not sticky: The river becomes dry during the summer.
- (ii) with very little rain: I hope the weather remains dry during our picnic.
- (iii) not interesting: His speech was quite dry.
Sometimes the synonyms and antonyms given with words help to understand the meanings of words.
B. Find at least two meanings for each of the following words from the dictionary page in Lesson 3. Do the activities in pairs, using a dictionary.
- fit
- fitness
- fitter
- fitting
- fitted
Now, make your own example sentences showing their meanings.
লিখিত প্রশ্ন
If the word ‘fit’ is used in different contexts, how would a dictionary help you clarify its meaning?
What steps do you take to find the meaning of a word in a dictionary?
Why might understanding the 'part of speech' for a word be important when using a dictionary?
How can a dictionary help you when you encounter a word with multiple meanings?
How can synonyms and antonyms found in a dictionary help you understand a word's meaning?
লিখিত প্রশ্নের এর উত্তর দিতে অ্যাপ ব্যবহার করুন।
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