which dictionary is best for learning english?

Answer 1

Oxford 2006 the latest.

Answer 2

If you are keen on learning english, I will ask you to buy a "Reverse Dictionary" instead of a regular dictionary like many others have suggested.

Oxford, Cambridge and other dictionaries are straight dictionaries which will help you only when you have a clear knowledge on what you are looking for, whereas a reverse dictionary will help you find the word with a concept or even a vague idea of yours.

Answer 3

One can never learn english from a dictionary, however it can only help to enhence your vocabulary and as far as a dictionary is concerned the Oxford is the best one.

Answer 4

It depends on at what level u want to learn english and what is ur current level (school / college).
For biggners any English - English - dictionary is useful in which the meaning of each english word is first explained in english and the in hindi or marathi (or any other language). For example Navneet's Advanced Learner's Dictionary is availabe.

For more advanced learners Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary is more standardized and widely accepted in the world. It explains the meaning of words by using pictures, its application, synonames etc. It also gives some very useful appendexes e.g. phonotics (standard pronounciation), countries and their capitals, newly added worlds in english from other languages etc.

Websters Dictionary is also good but majorly it is used for referance purposes.

Before buying any dictionary make sure that it is the latest eddition.

Answer 5

Definitely and English one !

HE HE HE !!!

Seriously, get a bilingual dictionary that uses the English spoken in YOUR part of the world. English differs greatly from one part of the world to another, so Oxford has brought out various dictionaries for specific regions.

Answer 6

Oxford dictionary

Answer 7

OXFORD!
PREFACE TO THE REVISED EDITION

This revised edition contains many extra entries for words which have entered the language since the Tenth Edition was published in 1999, together with a section of appendices.

Besides useful tables of factual information, the appendix includes a glossary of abbreviations used in electronic text messaging (SMS), a list of short or unusual words for word games, and a Guide to Good English.

Over 240,000 words, phrases and definitions covering current and historical English as well as specialist and technical areas, from around the English-speaking world

The Concise Oxford Dictionary is the most popular dictionary of its kind around the world. For this major new edition, Oxford's lexicographers have used evidence provided by The British National Corpus to rewrite every word and entry to represent English as it is used today throughout the English-speaking world. There are over 240,000 words, phrases, and meanings that cover current and historical English as well as numerous specialist and technical areas. Each entry is now clearer and more accessible, with the most modern meanings placed first, and definitions given in a clear and straightforward style. Authoritative guidance on grammar and usage is provided in highlighted boxes, that addresses contentious and controversial views. There are also new Word Formation panels that show how complex words are created and identify different word groups such as phobias, -cultures, and ariums, adding to the richest coverage of English available in any single-volume dictionary.

New Word Formation panels to identify complex word groups such as -phobias, and -ariums
Clearer, and more accessible meanings, with the most modern meaning placed first

Answer 8

If you don't know any English at all, which is not the case with you, because I see you can spell dictionary and for. Then I would say Webster, if you want the English and American versions. Or just have a kid in the USA, and learn from them.

Answer 9

oxford is the best dictionary.but try some technical way to learn english and not dictionaries

Answer 10

You don't learn English from a dictionary. Unless you watched "Rain Man" too many times.

Answer 11

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...................OXFORD!
PREFACE TO THE REVISED EDITION

This revised edition contains many extra entries for words which have entered the language since the Tenth Edition was published in 1999, together with a section of appendices.

Besides useful tables of factual information, the appendix includes a glossary of abbreviations used in electronic text messaging (SMS), a list of short or unusual words for word games, and a Guide to Good English.

Over 240,000 words, phrases and definitions covering current and historical English as well as specialist and technical areas, from around the English-speaking world

The Concise Oxford Dictionary is the most popular dictionary of its kind around the world. For this major new edition, Oxford's lexicographers have used evidence provided by The British National Corpus to rewrite every word and entry to represent English as it is used today throughout the English-speaking world. There are over 240,000 words, phrases, and meanings that cover current and historical English as well as numerous specialist and technical areas. Each entry is now clearer and more accessible, with the most modern meanings placed first, and definitions given in a clear and straightforward style. Authoritative guidance on grammar and usage is provided in highlighted boxes, that addresses contentious and controversial views. There are also new Word Formation panels that show how complex words are created and identify different word groups such as phobias, -cultures, and ariums, adding to the richest coverage of English available in any single-volume dictionary.

New Word Formation panels to identify complex word groups such as -phobias, and -ariums
Clearer, and more accessible meanings, with the most modern meaning placed first
Authoritative guidance on usage with highlighted usage notes