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how do direct definition , synonym, antonym, and explanation clues can help readers figure out the meaning of unknown word.

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synonyms, antonyms, definitions, and explanation clues are all examples of context clues-- these clues help the reader get an idea of the unknown word, which helps in building an understanding by giving them an idea of the structure and meaning of the word, as well as how it's used.

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