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English Dictionaries and Thesauri


Search over 870 Dictionaries at Once — One Look Dictionary Search Opens in new window





American Heritage Dictionary and Roget's Thesauri Opens in new window
 

Describe a Concept and Get a List of Words and Phrases — OneLook Reverse Dictionary Opens in new window
 

Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary and Thesaurus Opens in new window
  • Dictionary is based on the print version of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 11th ed., 2003.



Multiple Language Dictionaries and Other Tools


Dictionary of over 7 Million Words in over 200 Languages — LOGOS Opens in new window
 

Directory of over 1500 Dictionaries for over 230 Languages — Your Dictionary Opens in new window
  • Covers translations, synonyms, thesauri, rhyming, homophones, etc.

Directory of over 5000 Online Dictionaries and Language Resources — Lexicool Opens in new window
 



Acronyms and Abbreviations


Acronyms and Abbreviations on Computers, Technology, Telecommunications and Military — Acronym Finder Opens in new window
 

Acronyms and Their Expansions for Organizations, Science and Technology — Internet Acronym Server Opens in new window
 

Journal Abbreviation Sources : Find a Journal's Full Title from its Abbreviation Opens in new window
 



Pronunciation


Audio Word Pronunciations — American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language Opens in new window
  • TIP: Find a word and select the sound file link in the entry to hear the pronunciation on your computer.

Music and Musicians Pronouncing Dictionary with Phonetic Pronunciation System Opens in new window
 

Pronunciation Guide — Voice of America Opens in new window
  • Sound files and pronunciation guide for over 4,000 names of people, groups, places and things in the news around the world



Rhyming Dictionary


Rhyme Zone Rhyming Dictionary Opens in new window
 


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