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context-clue
/ˈkɒn.tɛkst kluː/
[/ˈkɒn.tɛkst kluː/]
a hint from surrounding words
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A context clue is a hint in the surrounding text that helps you guess the meaning of an unknown word. Good readers use context clues.
Example
Use context clues to work out the new word.
Use context clues to work out the new word.
Etymology
From 'context' plus 'clue', from Middle English 'clewe'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in reading to work out unknown vocabulary.