Guide Word - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

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noun a word printed at the top of the page of a dictionary or other reference book to indicate the first or last item on that page synonyms: catchword, guideword see moresee less type of: word a unit of language that native speakers can identify

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Reading: Informational - Middle School

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Reference Works - Middle School

You'll be a walking encyclopedia once you learn this list all about reference works. Review bibliographies, catalogues, periodicals, parts of a dictionary entry, and much more.

Reading: Informational - Introductory

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