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Originally Posted by sara88  Hi dear friends and teachers,
I have some questions, so I need help please  :
1) I read this sentense in an article: "Dictionaries should show how words are acctually used, in appropriate contexts, in typical grammatical structures, and with words that are normally associated with the words defined." please can u give me examples about those three diffrent kinds of uses of a word especcially the last use?
I'm thanking you so much for your help  . |
..Users need to have both the explanation of the word's meaning and examples of the word in use to reinforce the meaning, not reformulate the definition. Dictionaries should show how words are actually used, in appropriate contexts, in typical grammatical structures, and with words that are normally associated with the words defined...
I understand that your sentence has been taken out from
Dictionary.com.
Let`s take the word
comprehensive:
[b]
1.
Meaning [ among others] : of large scope; covering or involving much; inclusive: a comprehensive study of world affairs.-
appropriate context
2.Function:
adjective
: covering completely or broadly <a comprehensive insurance policy> -
grammatical structure [=
adjective]
3. a comprehensive study -
the word comprehensive is associated with the words defined : a study
having a large scope or covering much
However, my example involves more than I have tried to demonstrate or explain to you.