an online dictionary (=one you can use on the Internet ) There are plenty of online dictionaries available free on the Internet. a picture dictionary (=containing a lot of pictures, especially for children or beginners in a language ) The advantage of a picture dictionary is that you don't have lengthy definitions. a monolingual dictionary (=written in only one language ) Monolingual dictionaries tend to have more examples than bilingual ones. a bilingual dictionary (=with translations from one language into another ) A bilingual dictionary is an essential purchase for anybody learning a foreign language. an electronic dictionary (=small electronic machine containing a dictionary ) Electronic dictionaries are very popular in Japan. ADJECTIVES/NOUN + dictionary a pocket dictionary (=small enough to be carried in your pocket ) Pocket dictionaries don't always give you enough information.

consult a dictionary formal (=check something in a dictionary ) Consult the dictionary for examples of how a word is used. check a dictionary I often check the dictionary for spelling and pronunciation. look something up in a dictionary If you don’t understand the meaning of a word, look it up in a dictionary. S3 noun ( plural dictionaries ) 1 TCN a book that gives a list of words in alphabetical order and explains their meanings in the same language, or another language a German – English dictionary 2 TCN a book that explains the words and phrases used in a particular subject a science dictionary COLLOCATIONS verbs use a dictionary We advise all our students to use a good dictionary.From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Newspapers, printing, publishing dictionary dic‧tion‧a‧ry / ˈdɪkʃən əri $ -neri /

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