What English dictionary are you using???
Mar 09th 2010 02:27
english
dictionary
word
use
using
I have used an English dictionary(not an English-Japanese dictionary).
But sometimes there is not the word which I wanna look up in my dictionary, because it does not contain enough words.
Now that there is the word "impossible" in my dictionary!!
Then I want new English dictionary.
So please tell me what dictionary you(especially native speakers) are using.
But sometimes there is not the word which I wanna look up in my dictionary, because it does not contain enough words.
Now that there is the word "impossible" in my dictionary!!
Then I want new English dictionary.
So please tell me what dictionary you(especially native speakers) are using.
- 13
- 4
- 0
Journals Statistics
Latest entry
| Which is the most common expression of "eyes of old people"?? (3) |
| Paraphrase (2) |
| What English dictionary are you using??? (4) |
Latest comments
| Mar 31st Risuto |
| Mar 31st Risuto |
| Mar 30th Franzi |
| Mar 30th Marina |
| Mar 30th Marina |
Entries by Month
| 2010 |
|---|
| - March (3) |
I'm a English learner.
Here is some English dictionaries that I use most often.
1. Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 7th edition with CD-ROM,
2. Merriam-Webster online, (http://www.merriam-webster.com/)
3. Merriam-Webster pocket dictionary.
The Oxford dictionary could give you a clear definition and examples. When you install it in your computer, you just need to type a new word on screen. Then you can find the the definition and the examples. This way is faster than searching the new word in a paper dictionary.
Merriam-Webster dictionary is very famous, and this website is free. I use it a lot when I don't have my computer with me. The only requirement is getting on-line.
I love Merriam-Webster pocket dictionary because it's very tiny, and inexpensive. This one is very good for travel or commute.
Crystal
Thank you for your recommendations!
These are so useful.
Wiktionary is also free, and it sometimes has weirder words: http://www.wiktionary.org/
Urban Dictionary has many wrong definitions, but it is useful for looking up slang (which you often can't find in other dictionaries): www.urbandictionary.com/
If you want to look up a very hard question about English etymology, the best dictionary is the Oxford English Dictionary. It's not free, and it has a lot of historical detail (so it's confusing).
It's helpful advice.(^o^)