If there are two or more, they will be numbered sequentially. Generally, these will be arranged with the most common meaning first, the next most common meaning second, and so on. Generally, definitions begin with lower-case word, and end with period. Some definitions will end with a parenthesis, esp. Certain abbreviated words are used in definitions.
Many definitions contain usage notes in parentheses.
Some precede the definition, and some follow the definition. Return to Contents 7. If the example is a phrase, it begins with a lower-case letter. If it is a sentence, it begins with a capital letter. Most definitions that have an example, have only one.