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