How is Webster's dictionary different from a British dictionary?

Answer 1

Webster's dictionary is an American English dictionary that was originally written and continues to be edited with American English spellings, definitions and colloquialisms in mind.

There are many words in Webster's dictionary that have different definitions than they would in a British dictionary. For example the word "lift" used in America as in "Can I get a lift?" would mean, "Can I have a ride?" In a British dictionary, the word "lift" might refer to an elevator lift.

An example of a spelling difference can be seen in the American English word "theater" and the British English word "theatre". These words have the exact same definition and differ only in the way that they are spelled.

Despite being recognized as two distinct dialects, American English and British English are mutually intelligible. This means that a speaker of American English should be able to hold a complete conversation with a speaker of British English with negligible difficulty.

Answer 2

Webster's dictionary is an American English dictionary, while a British dictionary typically follows British English spelling and usage preferences. Differences may include variations in spelling, pronunciation, and the inclusion of colloquial terms specific to each country's dialect.

Answer 3

It is the same thing

Noah Webster was an American lexicographer who published the first American dictionary

Charles and George Merriam began revising and publishing Webster's work in 1840. they later lost the use of the name Webster and from then on called Merriam-Webster inc.

today you will still find the title of a dictionary being... Webster's ________ dictionary but if look on the title page it will say Merriam-Webster inc. or above the title on cover will say a Merriam-Webster.

Answer 4

There is no difference. Merriam Webster is a company that makes dictionaries.