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A good English dictionary will

  • give the correct spelling of a word, and its related words;
  • give the correct pronunciation of the word;
  • name the part of speech the word is;
  • give an example of uses of the word;
  • give the etymology of the word - its origins
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What does a dictionary teach us?

A dictionary can teach a person many things. It can teach the person the proper pronunciation, spelling, and various definitions of words. It can teach usage of the word and the word's history.


What is the world largest English to English dictionary?

The Oxford English Dictionary with more than 600,000 words is the largest English to English dictionary.


How does history teach about vocabulary?

the dictionary


What is a British dictionary?

Some British dictionaries are: The Oxford English Dictionary The Chambers Dictionary The Collins Dictionary Cassell's English Dictionary


What is the best dictionary to buy?

If English Dictionary, the English Dictionary by World Book is great.


Dictionary of English to English?

Try the Chambers Dictionary (Larousse)


What are the two type of dictionary?

The English and French dictionary


How was Websters dictionary different from British Dictionaries?

The British dictionary have British English and the Webster dictionary have American English


When was Oxford Dictionary of English created?

Oxford Dictionary of English was created in 1998.


When was Oxford English Dictionary created?

Oxford English Dictionary was created in 1989.


When was A New English Dictionary created?

A New English Dictionary was created in 1702.