What is context in terms of identifying unknown words?

Question

(2 points)
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used as clues to determine the meaning of unknown words
used as clues to determine the meaning of unknown words

are always antonyms
are always antonyms

are always synonyms
are always synonyms

the words or phrases that surround a word

Answer 1

The correct response is:

the words or phrases that surround a word.

This definition emphasizes that context consists of the surrounding text that can provide clues to the meaning of an unknown word.