Using the Dictionary Using the Dictionary OnlineOnline

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Paper vs. Online DictionariesPaper vs. Online Dictionaries

Paper VersionPaper Version► Don’t need a computer Don’t need a computer

to use.to use.► Gives definitions of Gives definitions of

words.words.► You already know how You already know how

to use it!to use it!

Online VersionOnline Version► Need a computer with Need a computer with

Internet access.Internet access.► Gives definitions of Gives definitions of

words, and you can words, and you can hear them pronounced!hear them pronounced!

► Find other words that Find other words that mean the same thing.mean the same thing.

► Find words that rhyme.Find words that rhyme.

Log on to Log on to www.wordcentral.comwww.wordcentral.com

Type Type your your word word here!here!

I need to know what the word heir means – my mom says I

am her heir.

Is this a good thing?

Type the word hereThen press Go!

Make sure it’s on dictionary

Here’s the definition!

I can inherit property! What does that mean??

How do I find out what How do I find out what inherit inherit means?means?

First, I… Then, I… …and finally…

Look at #1 – It means that I get all my mom’s money and her house!!

So, do I want to be my mom’s So, do I want to be my mom’s heir??heir??

Yes I do!!

No Fair!!

What else can the online What else can the online dictionary do?dictionary do?

Find words that rhyme!

Give other words that mean the same thing!

Teach you new words!

…and you can play games!

Ready to try it??Ready to try it??