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1. www.oed.comOxford English Dictionary

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   The historical English dictionary. An unsurpassed guide for researchers in any discipline to the meaning, history, and usage of over 500,000 words and phrases across the English-speaking world. Find out more about OED

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Comparison_of_EnglishComparison of English dictionaries - Wikipedia

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   Comparison of English dictionaries. This is a comparison of English dictionaries, which are dictionaries about the language of English. The dictionaries listed here are categorized into "full-size" dictionaries (which extensively cover the language, and are targeted to native speakers), "collegiate" (which are smaller, and often contain other ...

3. dictionary.cambridge.orgCambridge Dictionary | English Dictionary, Translations ...

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   Learn English with the most popular dictionary and thesaurus. Find meanings, definitions, pronunciations and translations of words.

4. www.oed.com › information › about-the-oedAbout the OED - Oxford English Dictionary

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   The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is widely regarded as the accepted authority on the English language. It is an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, history, and usage of 500,000 words and phrases past and present, from across the English-speaking world. As a historical dictionary, the OED is very different from dictionaries of current English ...

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCambridge English Dictionary: Meanings & Definitions

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   The most popular dictionary and thesaurus. Meanings & definitions of words in English with examples, synonyms, pronunciations and translations.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.comOxford Learner's Dictionaries | Find definitions ...

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   The largest and most trusted free online dictionary for learners of British and American English with definitions, pictures, example sentences, synonyms, antonyms, word origins, audio pronunciation, and more. Look up the meanings of words, abbreviations, phrases, and idioms in our free English Dictionary.

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   What are the best English dictionaries?

   • Please note that this review is for American English dictionaries. If you’re looking for British English dictionaries, consider Oxford Dictionaries. Three of the most popular dictionaries are Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, Webster’s New World College Dictionary, and The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language.

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   Where can I find English dictionaries?

   • Get clear definitions and audio pronunciations of words, phrases, and idioms in British and American English from the three most popular Cambridge dictionaries of English with just one search: the Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary, and the Cambridge Business English Dictionary.

   Cambridge English Dictionary: Meanings & Definitions

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   What are English dictionaries?

   • These dictionaries generally contain fewer entries than full-size or collegiate dictionaries but contain additional information that would be useful to a learner of English, such as more extensive usage notes, example sentences or phrases, collocations, and both British and American pronunciations (sometimes multiple variants of the latter).

   Comparison of English dictionaries - Wikipedia

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   Why are dictionaries important for students?

   • These dictionaries are important for academic success for students at the lower-Intermediate to advanced level (A1–C1). They build language skills and cover the most important words for general and academic English. Definitions use a limited vocabulary, allowing students to understand what words mean.

   Oxford Essential Oxford Wordpower Oxford Student’s Dictionary

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8. www.merriam-webster.comMerriam-Webster: America's Most Trusted Dictionary

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   No other dictionary matches M-W's accuracy and scholarship in defining word meanings. Our pronunciation help, synonyms, usage and grammar tips set the standard. Go beyond dictionary lookups with Word of the Day, facts and observations on language, lookup trends, and wordplay from the editors at Merriam-Webster Dictionary.