Context Clues

Definition

Context clues are hints or information provided in a passage that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases. They can be found through definitions, examples, comparisons, or contrasts within the text.

Related terms

Inference: An inference is a conclusion drawn based on evidence and reasoning from the text.

Synonym: A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.

Antonym: An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.