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Pronunciation: [/ˈdɪk.ʃə.nə.ɹi/]

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dictionary: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use dictionary in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “reference”

(noun) a book or electronic resource that lists words in alphabetical order and gives their meanings or translations. It helps people understand the meaning of words they don't know.

Example

I used the dictionary to look up the meaning of a new word I came across.

Example

He didn't have a dictionary, so he couldn't figure out what the word meant.

Example

Can you find the word 'loquacious' in the dictionary?

How to pronounce dictionary

Pronunciation: [/ˈdɪk.ʃə.nə.ɹi/]

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