Use dictionary definitions
key notes :
A dictionary entry can give you many kinds of information about a word. It usually includes a definition for each of a word’s meanings, or senses.
safe \seyf\ adjectives after, safest1. not in danger: We’re safe as long as the lion stays in its cage.2. harmless: It’s safe to cross the street now.3. providing protection or shelter: Let’s find a safe spot to hide.
Learn with an example
Look at this sentence:
Lexie brushed the horse’s mane, tail, and coat until they were smooth and shiny.
Select the definition of coat that the sentence uses.
coat \koht\ noun pl coats 1. a thick piece of clothing you wear over your other clothes to keep warm: When it is cold, I wear my long woollen coat. 2. the hair or fur that covers an animal’s body: The dog’s coat was tangled and matted. 3. a layer of something like paint: This desk needs a fresh coat of paint.
The sentence uses the word coat in the sense of 2. the hair or fur that covers an animal’s body.
Look at this sentence:
At birth, Bella’s weight was just six pounds!
Select the definition of weight that the sentence uses.
weight \weyt\ noun pl weights 1. how heavy something is: The nurse measured my weight and height. 2. a piece of metal used to find out how heavy something else is: Balance the weights on the scale. 3. a piece of heavy metal that some people lift to make their bodies strong: Ms Anderson is fit because she lifts weights.
The sentence uses the word weight in the sense of 1. how heavy something is.
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After finishing his meal, Mr Johnson left a tip at the bar.
Select the definition of bar that the sentence uses.
bar \bahr\ noun pl bars 1. a long piece of metal or wood: Nina climbed on the monkey bars. 2. a chunk of something, like soap: Wash your hands with this bar of soap. 3. a counter where food and drinks are served: Oliver ordered a drink at the bar.
The sentence uses the word bar in the sense of 3. a counter where food and drinks are served.
Let’s practice!
Look at this sentence:
It’s easier to tell the exact time with a digital watch than with an analogue one.
Select the definition of tell that the sentence uses.
tell \tel\ verb telling, told 1. to speak to someone else about something: I promise not to tell anyone your secret. 2. to work out the time using a clock or watch: My younger sister knows how to tell the time. 3. to give information: Mr Green will be telling us about fossil fuels today.