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1. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionaryCambridge Free English Dictionary and Thesaurus

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   6 days ago · Cambridge Dictionary - English dictionary, English-Spanish translation and British & American English audio pronunciation from Cambridge University Press.

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     ISSUE definition: 1. a subject or problem that people are...

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     AUTO definition: 1. a car: 2. of or by yourself, or...

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     VIBRANT definition: 1. energetic, exciting, and full of...

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     CONTAGIOUS definition: 1. A contagious disease can be caught...

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     DIVERSITY definition: 1. the fact of many different types of...

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › English_languageEnglish language - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · English in England can be divided into four major dialect regions: South East English, South West English (also known as West Country English), Midlands English and Northern English.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › British_slangBritish slang - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · British slang is English-language slang originating from and used in the United Kingdom and also used to a limited extent in Anglophone countries such as India, Malaysia, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, especially by British expatriates. It is also used in the United States to a limited extent.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Glossary_of_British_termsGlossary of British terms not widely used in the United ...

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   Jul 9, 2024 · This is a list of British words not widely used in the United States. In Commonwealth of Nations, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, India, South Africa, and Australia, some of the British terms listed are used, although another usage is often preferred. Words with specific British English meanings that have different ...

5. wikipedia.thefreedictionary.comDictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary

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   Jul 9, 2024 · The World's most comprehensive free online dictionary, thesaurus, and encyclopedia with synonyms, definitions, idioms, abbreviations, and medical, financial, legal specialized dictionaries.

6. www.britannica.com › The-Oxford-English-DictionaryThe Oxford English Dictionary (OED) | Definition, History ...

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   Jun 21, 2024 · The Oxford English Dictionary, definitive historical dictionary of the English language, originally consisting of 12 volumes and a 1-volume supplement. The dictionary is a corrected and updated revision of A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles (NED), which was published in 10 volumes.

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   What is a good dictionary of British slang?

   • The Ballantyne Press. Bernstein, Jonathan (2006). Knickers in a twist : a dictionary of British slang. Farmer, John; Henley, W. E. (1905). A Dictionary of Slang and Colloquial English. Geris, Jan (2003). American's guide to the British language : really, they talk like this every day. Green, Jonathon (2008). Chambers Slang Dictionary.

   British slang - Wikipedia

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   Where does British slang come from?

   • British slang is English-language slang originating from and used in the United Kingdom and also used to a limited extent in Anglophone countries such as India, Malaysia, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, especially by British expatriates. It is also used in the United States to a limited extent.

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   How many books are there about British slang?

   • British slang has been the subject of many books, including a seven volume dictionary published in 1889. Lexicographer Eric Partridge published several works about British slang, most notably Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English, revised and edited by Paul Beale.

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   What is a new English Dictionary?

   • The dictionary is a corrected and updated revision of A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles ( NED ), which was published in 10 volumes from February 1, 1884, to April 19, 1928, and which was designed to provide an inventory of words in use in English since the mid-12th century (and in some cases even earlier).

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8. www.britannica.com › dictionaryFind Definitions & Meanings of Words | Britannica Dictionary

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   1 day ago · Clear and simple definitions in American English from Britannica's language experts. More usage examples than any other dictionary.