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Dictionary

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈdɪkʃənri/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈdɪkʃəneri/"]/

Meaning of Dictionary

a book or electronic resource that gives a list of the words of a language in alphabetical order and explains what they mean, or gives a word for them in a foreign language

In simple words: A book or digital resource that lists words and their meanings.

Dictionary in a sentence

• a Spanish-English dictionary
• a slang dictionary
• a dictionary of slang
• If you don't know the meaning of a word, look it up in the dictionary.
• I couldn't find the word in the dictionary.
• You need a dictionary to understand what he's saying half the time.
• a way of teaching children how to use dictionaries
• a dictionary of mathematics
• I decided to consult a medical dictionary.

How to use Dictionary

Commonly used in both written and spoken English. It is appropriate to use in academic and casual contexts, but avoid using it in very informal settings where simpler terms can be used.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'dict'ator who gives definitions; a 'dictionary' does the same!

Related words

Collocations with Dictionary

• good
• comprehensive
• unabridged
• check
• consult
• look something up in
• definition
• entry
• in a/​the dictionary
• good
• comprehensive
• unabridged
• check
• consult
• look something up in
• definition
• entry
• in a/​the dictionary
• good
• comprehensive
• unabridged
• check
• consult
• look something up in
• definition
• entry
• in a/​the dictionary

Synonyms for Dictionary

• lexicon
• wordbook
• glossary
• vocabulary
• reference

Opposites of Dictionary

• ignorance
• confusion

Common mistakes with Dictionary

• Confused with 'thesaurus' which lists synonyms instead of definitions.
• Using 'dictionary' as a verb instead of a noun.
• Not capitalizing 'Dictionary' when referring to a specific title.

Frequently asked questions about Dictionary

What does Dictionary mean?

A book or digital resource that lists words and their meanings.

What is the definition of Dictionary?

a book or electronic resource that gives a list of the words of a language in alphabetical order and explains what they mean, or gives a word for them in a foreign language

How do you use Dictionary in a sentence?

a Spanish-English dictionary

Can you give another example of Dictionary?

a slang dictionary

What are synonyms for Dictionary?

Common alternatives include lexicon, wordbook, glossary, vocabulary, reference.

What is the opposite of Dictionary?

Opposite meanings include ignorance, confusion.

What words go with Dictionary?

It commonly pairs with good, comprehensive, unabridged, check, consult, look something up in, definition, entry, in a/​the dictionary, good, comprehensive, unabridged, check, consult, look something up in, definition, entry, in a/​the dictionary, good, comprehensive, unabridged, check, consult, look something up in, definition, entry, in a/​the dictionary.

What are common mistakes when using Dictionary?

Confused with 'thesaurus' which lists synonyms instead of definitions. Using 'dictionary' as a verb instead of a noun. Not capitalizing 'Dictionary' when referring to a specific title.

How do you pronounce Dictionary?

US: /["/ˈdɪkʃəneri/"]/, UK: /["/ˈdɪkʃənri/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Dictionary?

Commonly used in both written and spoken English. It is appropriate to use in academic and casual contexts, but avoid using it in very informal settings where simpler terms can be used.

What CEFR level is Dictionary?

"Dictionary" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.