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dictionaries

Pronunciation: [ˈdɪkʃənˌɛriz]

Word

Learn how to use dictionaries in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “language learning”

(noun) a book or resource that explains the meanings of words in a language. It helps us learn how to use words correctly and find out what they mean.

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I looked up the word 'friend' in the dictionary to understand it better.

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He didn't use a dictionary, so he didn't know what the complex word meant.

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Can you tell me how to find a word in the dictionary?

Context: “reference”

(noun) a collection of words that provides their meanings, pronunciations, and some other information. It's like a guide to help us with vocabulary.

Example

The school library has several dictionaries for students to use during their studies.

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Without a dictionary, it's hard to understand some of the tougher words in this book.

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Which dictionary do you think is the best for learning new words?

How to pronounce dictionaries

Pronunciation: [ˈdɪkʃənˌɛriz]

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