Context Clues
Hints in the surrounding words and sentences — definitions, synonyms, antonyms, examples, or the general situation — that reveal the meaning of an unfamiliar word.
The main clue types are definition (the meaning is stated outright), synonym, antonym/contrast, example, and inference from the overall situation. Punctuation such as commas, dashes, and parentheses often sets off a definition clue.
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