In lexicography, why does excluding usage examples from a dictionary entry increase ambiguity for language learners?

💡 Explanation

Excluding usage examples limits exposure to the various contexts in which a word can appear; therefore, the learner struggles to infer the full semantic range, because the dictionary lacks contextual clues, rather than merely affecting pronunciation or morphological awareness, which are separate issues.

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