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AtmoDict
An English dictionary with simple explanations and illustrations.
How it worksSimple illustrations can make a new idea easier to understand.
01Stay with your reading.
When you meet an unfamiliar word in an article, a message, or something else you’re reading, open its meaning right there. The surrounding text stays in view, so you can keep your place.
02The idea first.
Start with a short phrase made from familiar words. It gives you a clear first impression, so you can grasp the main idea before reading further.
03The detail next.
The explanation adds the details that make this meaning clear. Read the two together when you need more than the first impression.
04Picture the meaning.
A picture shows the meaning through a concrete scene. Actions, objects, and relationships give you something to connect with the words.
05Connect the picture to the word.
The caption connects the scene to the word you’re learning. Read it alongside the picture to see how that meaning fits a real situation.
06And carry on.
Once the meaning is clear, close the window and continue from the same place. Your article, message, or page is still there.
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