what is a context clue?

the feeling or impression a word gives readers

text near a word that helps clarify its meaning

a detail that helps readers guess what might happen

a dictionary definition for a word

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A context clue is best described as text near a word that helps clarify its meaning. Context clues provide hints or information surrounding a word that can help readers infer or deduce its definition without needing to look it up in a dictionary.