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