Types of contextual clues:
- Definition or restatement: The meaning of a word or phrase is explained or restated in a different way.
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>The synonym for "small" is "petite".
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- Example: An example of the word or phrase is given.
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>A synonym for "small" is "petite", as in "The petite woman wore a size 0 dress."
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- Comparison or contrast: The word or phrase is compared or contrasted with another word or phrase.
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>A synonym is like another word, while an antonym is the opposite.
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- Cause and effect: The cause or effect of the word or phrase is given.
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>Using synonyms can make your writing more interesting and varied.
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- Generalization: A general statement about the word or phrase is made.
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>Synonyms are always the same part of speech.
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