Matching Pairs Parts of a Dictionary EntryOnline version Dictionary Lesson by Grace Powell 1 Explains the meanings of symbols in the word’s pronunciation 2 Tells whether a word is a noun, verb, adjective, etc. 3 Tells you how to pronounce the word 4 Tells where the word came from 5 a word in boldface type that is being explained in a dictionary 6 Explains the meaning of the entry word 7 The first and last words on a dictionary page Pronunciation guide Guide words Pronunciation Part of speech Definition Entry word Origin