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Which method is best for determining the meaning of an unfamiliar word: using context clues, using related words, or using a dictionary?

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Using context clues if reading a passage a dictionary/ similar words if it's alone
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I don’t think there is a definite answer, but context clues seems like the most efficient method.
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