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Dictionaries don't use proper grammar since they have to impart the definitions in a very comprised & fast manner. Dictionaries are large enough as is, so a dictionary that used proper grammar would be at least 3-4 times as big or be forced to leave out some definitions! Since no one wants to lug around a 40 lb dictionary, they use shortened versions of definition sentences to define the words.

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