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 Samuel Johnson compiled one of the most used English dictionaries.  Confused by "cattycorner"? Let the Word Detective crack the case.   Noah Webster created the first English dictionary for Americans.  Questions about words? Ask Dr. Dictionary.  Dictionary of All-Consonant Words | ||
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RATINGS: Sites are rated from 1 owl (good) to a high of 5 owls. Read more- Guide to Johnson — The Dictionary
While Samuel Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language (1755) was not the first dictionary in English, it was the standard English dictionary for 150 years. Working almost completely alone, it took Johnson nearly ten years to complete!
- The Word Detective
Have you ever wondered where a certain word came from? The Word Detective is on the case. Browse through past queries, or submit your own question.
- Etymologic
Etymology: the history of a word and its development. Etymologic: a tough but fun word game that will teach you the etymology of many English words.
- Dictionary.com
Not just an online dictionary, this website offers a variety of tools and resources. Learn the word of the day, link to dictionaries in German, Spanish, and Greek, ask Dr. Dictionary a question, or try the crosswords and word search puzzles. A great way to learn about words and language!
- From Noah Webster to Merriam-Webster
The words "Webster" and "dictionary" are almost synonymous. Here is the story of a man who believed that the United States needed a distinctive "American" English with its own dictionary.
Word Game of the Day Improve your word power with Merriam-Webster's Word Game of the Day
- Word City 2000
Often we build words much like buildings — we start with a foundation (or root) and add on parts to create different meanings. This website provides an interactive word-building experience. Click on any building and let the construction begin!
- Acronyms and Other "Onyms"
You are probably famaliar with the terms "synonym" and "antonym." But what is a capitonym? How about a toponym? Check out this list of "onyms" from Infoplease's Kids Almanac.Eponym Webpage An eponym is a word that is derived from a person's name, like "sandwich." Find out what other words are named after people.
- MedicineNet.com Medical Dictionary
Have you ever been to the hospital and felt that the doctors and nurses were speaking a different language? Medical terminology can be confusing. So where do you go to get the definitions you need? A medical dictionary, of course. Take a look at this online medical dictionary. Can you find out what the anterior cruciate ligament is connected to?
- Strange and Unusual Dictionaries?
Where would you find the word "hmm"? In the "Dictionary of All-Consonant Words" of course. This website also includes an "all-vowel" dictionary, a "one-letter word" dictionary, and links to other "strange and unusual" lexicons.
- Matisse's Glossary of Internet Terms
Since the advent of the Internet, language has been changing so fast that it's tough to keep up. Get in touch with all the new lingo with this glossary of new-fangled tech words.
- A Web of Specialized Online Dictionaries
Every profession and pastime has its own lexicon. Carpenters know words that doctors have never encountered, and stamp collectors can speak about things that would be totally foreign to race car drivers. Search here for all the esoteric terminology you've been missing out on.
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