A dictionary is a collection
of words in one or more specific languages, often listed alphabetically, with
usage information, definitions, etymologies, phonetics, pronunciations, and
other information-dictionary of all branches of knowledge such as science,
mathematics, agriculture, law, engineering, philosophy, computers etc.-teach
students how to use
Popular
dictionaries:
·
Merriam
Webster's Collegiate Dictionary -by Robert Ed. Webster
·
Oxford
Advanced Learner's Dictionary-by Albert Sydney Hornby
Online
dictionaries: www.oxforddictionaries.com
www.dictionary.com
www.macmillandictionary.com
Use/importance/advantages
of dictionary
1. To know the meaning-bilingual meanings
2. To know multiple meanings
3. Correct pronunciation
4. Grammatical category of words: noun,
pronoun, verb etc
5. Usage of words
6. Synonyms and antonyms
7. Abbreviations
8. Glossary of words related to special field;
body, kitchen, fruits, vegetables
9. Can be used any time-handy reference
10. Picture dictionary interesting and easy for
lower level
11. Activities using dictionaries
12. Specialized subjects dictionaries
13. Know origins of words-etymological
14. Language-spelling games
15. Habit of expansion of vocabulary
Some Useful Dictionary
Some Useful Dictionary
