dictionary

/'dikʃənəri/

dictionary is a countable noun for a reference book or electronic resource that lists words and gives information about them. It is the place we turn to check a word’s meaning, spelling, pronunciation, etymology, or usage, and it is often treated as an authority on a language’s vocabulary. But how is a dictionary different from a glossary, a thesaurus, or a lexicon? And what do phrases like consult a dictionary, pocket dictionary, walking dictionary, and dictionary definition really add to your English? Watch the full lesson to learn the useful details.

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A student looks up a word in a thick dictionary.