Match the description to the term. 1. descriptions of the "status" of a word, usually in abbreviated form (archaic, obsolete, regional, nonstandard, slang) definition 2. the accepted meaning of a word earliest recorded use 3. the function of the word in a sentence etymology 4. the "history" of a word, beginning with the earliest language to which it can be traced entry word 5. the word as it appears in other forms, correctly spelled respelling 6. a date marking the first known appearance of the word in a written text usage 7. the word itself as it should be spelled alternate forms 8. words meaning the same or nearly the same thing as the entry word part of speech 9. the word as it should be pronounced synonyms

1. Usage.

2. Definition.

3. Part of speech.

4. Etymology.

5. Alternate forms.

6. Earliest recorded use.

7. Entry word.

8. Synonyms.

9. Respelling.

Explanation:

1. Usage: descriptions of the "status" of a word, usually in abbreviated form (archaic, obsolete, regional, nonstandard, slang).

2. Definition : the accepted meaning of a word.

3. Part of speech : the function of the word in a sentence. The part of speech are noun, verb, adjective, pronoun, adverb etc.

4. Etymology: the "history" of a word, beginning with the earliest language to which it can be traced.

5. Alternate forms : the word as it appears in other forms, correctly spelled.

6. Earliest recorded use: a date marking the first known appearance of the word in a written text.

7. Entry word : the word itself as it should be spelled.

8. Synonyms: words meaning the same or nearly the same thing as the entry word.

9. Respelling: the word as it should be pronounced.

he describes the bird as "stately."

i hope this

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