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The Best Dictionaries for English Study

얼룩꼬마 2008. 1. 6. 17:06
(This article may have several grammartical errors and typos. :p)

  
There're too many online dictionaries and I think they make you so confused especially when you are looking for the one proper meaning for each expression. However, unfortunately there's no perfect dictionary and, that's why I want to introduce you these dictionary web-sites which I think the best online dictionaries. First, Here's "One Look.com."
It actually is not a dictionary by itself but, it searchs every inputted word in several - at least five well-known - online dictionaries and shows the result. It'll help you compare the explanations to find out the exact meaning and the easiest definition to get. That's really comfortable.

  If you have experiences of failure to find out good English expressions for your idea and intention, I recommend you use "ET-house.com." I bet this is the best Korean-English dictionary in the world. And, because it has various expressions and examples, you can learn and use them quickly!

  And there're a lot of expressions that are not in normal dictionaries, like slang or the newest internet idioms. Do you know what "rofl" mean? Have you got some e-mails filled with some broken English words? "Urban Dictionary.com" is really useful for learning slang and common expressions which are not formal English.

   How about phrasal verbs? Phrasal verbs are used frequently in common as they're really simple. But, there're too many phrasal verbs so, it is not easy to master the whole. Try to access to "Phrasal Verb Demon.com." It supports users with a phrasal verb dictionary and a very strong phrasal verb search engine. And there're also good study materials like quizzes, games and readings.

   These dictonary web-sites are really helpful, and I also use whenever I have something to do in English. Try them and enjoy your English study. If you know other good dictionary web-sites, please leave a comment and let other people know.