In the following, you will see examples of how to use online dictionaries.

Different sites are presented, because you rarely find

all the needed information on one site.

Looking for meanings, opposites (antonyms), synonyms etc. is sometimes like detective work.

Be patient and use your own judgement – do not believe everything you see on the net…

Often the first alternative isn’t the best one!

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spelling and pronunciation

word class: this word is an adjective

the meaning of the word is explained here

the origin: innocuous comes from Latin, ’not harmful’

other words built from innocuous – these are an adverb and a noun

Now it’s your turn to find the meanings and the pronunciation

of the following words in online dictionaries!

1) vääristynyt kalakanta2) lidar

3) conveyor

Now, find the opposites to these words.

Use your dictionary to findthe corresponding nouns for the following verbs.

For example to think -> a thought

1) to discern2) to prescribe

3) to err

Links for some dictionaries

here!

Use your dictionary to find the explanation

to the following words/phrases.

misogamy

to shoot off one's mouth

malignant

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One word - several meanings?…Choose 5 of the following words, preferably those connected with your

field of studies, and find out what different meanings they have! Use a dictionary. Give example sentences, too.

compose market support business engineer construct mould design

tune conduct compute account value express medium electricity inform

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