Use Context Clues to Define Words

Context clues tell you what a word means. Inferences tell you what is happening in what you're reading. When you put them together, you can better comprehend the things you read. This video explains what context clues are and how to use them to decipher the meaning of unfamiliar words you come across while reading.

Source: Excelsior OWL, https://owl.excelsior.edu/orc/what-to-do-while-reading/vocabulary-strategies/context-clues/
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