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LORD heard him, and saved him

out of all his troubles

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Teacher: I wish you’d pay a

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as I can, teacher.

Dear visitor,

Use the language selector above to

go through my whole site using any

native language you speak,

then you can enjoy my YouTube

channel.

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موقعى باستخدامها . استخدم المؤشر

لذى فى الاعلى

I register a video presentation in my

YouTube channel for each page of

my site.

Next,use the other world site selector

above to go to the search engine

site or the social media site you like.

My YouTube Channel:

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التعليم الجديد

والتصحيح الكترونيا

Meaning of a Dictionary:

A dictionary is a reference book or online resource that

contains an alphabetical list of words, along with information

about their meanings, pronunciations, etymologies, parts of

speech, and usage. It serves as a comprehensive resource

for understanding the vocabulary of a language.

Functions of a Dictionary:

Definition:

Provides meanings of words, helping users understand

vocabulary.

Pronunciation:

Indicates how to pronounce words, often using phonetic

symbols.

Etymology:

Explains the origin and historical development of words.

Parts of Speech:

Identifies whether a word is a noun, verb, adjective, etc.

Usage:

Offers examples of how to use a word in context, including

common phrases and idioms.

Synonyms and Antonyms:

Lists words with similar meanings (synonyms) and opposites

(antonyms).

Translation:

Some dictionaries provide translations for words in different

languages.

Spelling:

Helps with correct spelling, indicating common variants and

alternate forms.

Importance of a Dictionary:

Language Mastery:

Essential for learning and mastering a language, as it helps

expand one’s vocabulary.

Effective Communication:

Aids in conveying ideas clearly and precisely through the

correct use of words.

Academic and Professional Use:

Crucial for students, researchers, and professionals

needing accurate definitions and language proficiency.

Cultural Understanding:

Some dictionaries include cultural context, helping users

understand nuances in language use.

Learning Tool:

Serves as a valuable resource for language learners,

supporting reading, writing, speaking, and listening skill.

Reference Resource:

Always available for quick reference during writing or

studying, thereby improving language skills over time.

Dictionaries are vital tools for anyone engaged with language,

providing the necessary resources to understand and

effectively use words.

Online Corpus-based Learner Dictionary

The best online learner dictionaries include:

(1) a corpus-based compilation of words;

(2) word frequency data;

(3) collocation guides;

(4) authentic examples of how words are used; and

(5) topical vocabulary from different disciplines.

How to use a dictionary

Dictionaries are organized alphabetically, so start with

the first letter of the word that you are trying to find.

'Alliteration' is going to be in the first section of the

dictionary under 'a'.

There will be lots of entries for each letter of the alphabet,

so use the guide word at the top of the page to help you.

The guide word tells you what the first or last word on

that page of the dictionary is.

You will need to look at the second letter of the word,

and then the third, and so on, in order to find it.

It takes a little practice to find words quickly.

You may need to scan several pages of the dictionary

in order to find the word that you need. Scanning is a

way of reading quickly to find the information that you

need. The more you practice, the better you will get

at finding words fast.

Word types

When you find your word, there may be an abbreviation

next to it. Perhaps vb., n., or adj. The introduction to

your dictionary will tell you what they each mean

because every dictionary is different, but these are

the most common and may indicate that your word

is a verb, a noun, or an adjective.

Different meanings

Some words have multiple meanings.

These will usually be numbered, and may have an

example of the way that the word can be used in

a sentence.

Some dictionaries may give even more information;

perhaps about the origin and history of a word, or

some of its synonyms (words or phrases which mean

the same, or nearly the same).

Dictionary quiz

Test your knowledge on how to use a dictionary

with this quick quiz.

How a dictionary helps

A good dictionary is not just a list of isolated words

with their meanings or translations. Indeed, it can be

argued that a word in isolation has no definite meaning:

the meaning only becomes apparent when the word is

placed in context.

The job of the dictionary is to place a word in each of

its possible contexts and explain its meaning in each case.

In order to do this successfully, the dictionary needs to

be based on the analysis of words in real text and

communication.

A dictionary can be used to look up the meaning of a word.

You can also use a dictionary to check the spelling of a word.

Dictionaries may also give other information about

words, such as word type and word origin.

Relevant topics:

Click here to go to online English Grammar and

vocabulary tests with automated scoring, online, too.

1-English Grammar.

2-English vocabulary.

3-English collocations

4-English Slangs.

5-English idioms and phrasal verbs.

6-English Business vocabulary.