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Dictionaries

Verb / ˈdɪkʃʌˌneri:z / Another word for dictionaries — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A book or electronic resource that lists the words of a language (typically in alphabetical order) and gives their meaning, or gives the equivalent words in a different language.

Synonyms & similar words

dictionary lexicon lexicon thesaurus glossary vocabulary wordbook encyclopedia atlas almanac directory guidebook handbook manual compendium catalogue index register archive inventory repertory

Example sentences

  1. I found a new word in the dictionary today.
  2. My teacher told me to use a dictionary to look up a word.
  3. The dictionary has many words in it.
  4. I found the meaning of the word in the dictionary.
  5. The dictionary helped me spell a difficult word.

Quotes

  • Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind. - Rudyard Kipling
  • The dictionary is like a time machine, taking us back to the past and showing us how language has evolved. - Simon Winchester
  • The dictionary is a book that contains all the words in the English language, but it can't tell you how to put them together. - Dorothy Parker

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