Best Dictionary?

[cmo]

Is there such an English dictionary that is considered the best of all?

I see that there are different dictionaries like: Oxford, Longman, Websters, etc, but is there one that is better than the others? :confused1:

[ctivnan]

According to my professor in UP, Dr. Ross Alonzo, the most comprehensive dictionary is OXFORD.

Personally, I prefer both OXFORD and LONGMAN because the word meanings are clearly stated, it follows the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) by Gimson and a differentiation between American and British pronunciation, there are illustrations of some descriptive words, and I also like the word usage where they discuss the similarities and differences of words. These are very helpful to both students, teachers, and to everybody!

You've got to grab one and make it your best friend. Whenever you are not sure of the word's meaning, spelling, or pronunciation, consult your dictionary (your best friend). :wink1: You see, a good dictionary is like a good friend, you go a long way together. It is also a pretty good investment. Always buy the latest edition because language is ever-changing.

[cmo]

According to my professor in UP, Dr. Ross Alonzo, the most comprehensive dictionary is OXFORD.

Personally, I prefer both OXFORD and LONGMAN because the word meanings are clearly stated, it follows the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) by Gimson and a differentiation between American and British pronunciation, there are illustrations of some descriptive words, and I also like the word usage where they discuss the similarities and differences of words. These are very helpful to both students, teachers, and to everybody!

You've got to grab one and make it your best friend. Whenever you are not sure of the word's meaning, spelling, or pronunciation, consult your dictionary (your best friend). :wink1: You see, a good dictionary is like a good friend, you go a long way together. It is also a pretty good investment. Always buy the latest edition because language is ever-changing.


Thanks a lot. OXford Dictionary is also available in Pocket PC/Windows Mobile. I will get one for me.

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[pinoypower]

According to my professor in UP, Dr. Ross Alonzo, the most comprehensive dictionary is OXFORD.

Personally, I prefer both OXFORD and LONGMAN because the word meanings are clearly stated, it follows the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) by Gimson and a differentiation between American and British pronunciation, there are illustrations of some descriptive words, and I also like the word usage where they discuss the similarities and differences of words. These are very helpful to both students, teachers, and to everybody!

You've got to grab one and make it your best friend. Whenever you are not sure of the word's meaning, spelling, or pronunciation, consult your dictionary (your best friend). :wink1: You see, a good dictionary is like a good friend, you go a long way together. It is also a pretty good investment. Always buy the latest edition because language is ever-changing.

My first dictionary was a Webster and now I have a Chamber's Dictionary which is more or less like Oxford. For me the best dictionary is always the one I have as it is always there to help me when I am at a lost for words or when my world gets meaningless.

[tangkaruray]

Interesting question! I'll see what can do to help. ^^

Lately, I've been using the most recent edition of The Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, (which was so useful that our boss bought each one of the staff members a copy!). I do not know much about Oxford (but it has also been cited as a good source by many), but consulting Longman has made my job of editing some essays easier.

Let me cite some of its features:
Collocations - which is, in my opinion, the best feature
Language Notes - which contains some helpful notes on modal verbs, idioms, phrasal verbs and pragmatics
Spoken English
Help with Usage
Register
American and British English
Frequency (e.g. illustrates in percentages how often the words "error" and "mistake" are used in written and spoken English)

[kimo200634]

hay ctivnan (http://english-coffee.com/member.php?u=1) thanks for the info.
but do u know any good offline dictionary like longman or something
cz i really need one on my laptop ! thanks

[euqinimod]

According to my professor in UP, Dr. Ross Alonzo, the most comprehensive dictionary is OXFORD.

Personally, I prefer both OXFORD and LONGMAN because the word meanings are clearly stated, it follows the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) by Gimson and a differentiation between American and British pronunciation, there are illustrations of some descriptive words, and I also like the word usage where they discuss the similarities and differences of words. These are very helpful to both students, teachers, and to everybody!

You've got to grab one and make it your best friend. Whenever you are not sure of the word's meaning, spelling, or pronunciation, consult your dictionary (your best friend). :wink1: You see, a good dictionary is like a good friend, you go a long way together. It is also a pretty good investment. Always buy the latest edition because language is ever-changing.

:coffeedrink: The first dictionary we got was a Webster....
but after browsing different dictionaries, I found Oxford to be the most satisfying.. :hearts:

[preeti28]

Is there such an English dictionary that is considered the best of all?

I see that there are different dictionaries like: Oxford, Longman, Websters, etc, but is there one that is better than the others? :confused1:

According to me Collin is a best dictionary as there is all examples

[GiselleM]

In my English school they told me that Oxford dictionary is the best one. Can you also recommend me a good english-spanish dictionary if you know thanks a lot!





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[yellowrain87]

I choose Oxford. I use it since the beginning of learning English, even at that time I couldn't understand the explanations of words.

[maggihussy]

I like the OXFORD dictionary. I found plenty of words and definition in oxford definition. You can find synonyms, antonyms, and brief definitions of words.