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 a word in boldface type that is being explained in a dictionary 3 Tells you how to pronounce the word 4 Tells whether a word is a noun, verb, adjective, etc. 5 Explains the meaning of the entry word 6 Tells where the word came from 7 The first and last words on a dictionary page Part of speech Guide words Pronunciation guide Entry word Pronunciation Definition Origin