There seem to be about as many dictionaries on the Web as there are words to be defined. Here are some of the more popular and useful dictionaries found on the Internet. Each dictionary has its own strengths, so try them all out. You can then decide which one best fits your needs.

• Oxford English Dictionary
  
  
  
• American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language
  
  
  
• Miriam-Webster OnLine
  
  
  
• Cambridge Dictionaries Online
  
  
  
• Dictionary.com
  
  
  

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