Headword
/ˈhedwɜːrd/
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Pro Tip 1/3Dictionary Navigation
In dictionaries, the headword helps you locate words efficiently, similar to using a map.
Looking up 'acquire,' I found the headword at the top of the page.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Prominence
Headwords are often bold or italicized to stand out from explanations and examples.
Every headword was bolded in her vocabulary notebook for easy reference.
Pro Tip 3/3Alphabetical Order
In dictionaries and thesauruses, headwords are listed alphabetically to guide users.
She quickly browsed through the headwords organized in alphabetical order.
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