dictionary - use in sentences

Preposition: of

  • quotation: It's also possible to search a dictionary of quotations which includes quotes from Laurie Anderson to Victor Hugo.

Converse of object

  • rhyme: It has word look up, rhyming dictionary, verse creator, experiments, games, puzzles and much more.
  • compile: He compiled the first English dictionary of arts and sciences.
  • consult: At this point only, you may consult a dictionary to check spelling or usage.

Adjective modifier

  • bilingual: Check whether parents would be able to provide a bilingual dictionary for the pupil.
  • bidirectional: It features the largest and most complete English Polish English bidirectional dictionary, thesaurus, and an expanded grammar reference section.
  • monolingual: Apply these same principles when writing yourself, by using a monolingual dictionary or creating phrases in a similar way.
  • multilingual: A multilingual dictionary covering English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Russian, and Turkish.
  • biographical: On which further articles for the biographical dictionary BJ is to take on.
  • searchable: Our searchable dictionary of the dismal science... www.economist.com search.. .

Modifies a noun

  • definition: A dictionary definition of a blunder is " a gross mistake " .
  • lookup: They are used to quickly compare dictionary keys during a dictionary lookup.
  • entry: Overview of all the dictionary entries in the Main Window.

Noun used with modifier

  • slang: Type " slang word " in the location bar to look up something in the people's slang dictionary.
  • handheld: The Language Tutor is stored on a compact special card to be easily inserted into your handheld dictionary.
  • data: The SPSS data dictionary files are specified in Appendix 7.3.

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