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Dictionaries

Dictionaries come in different varieties. Some cover all subjects, while others cover just one. Some focus on abbreviations, idioms, or foreign words. And thesauruses contain synonymns and antonymns for each listed word. Many more dictionaries are available through Credo Reference and Gale Virtual Reference Online.

American Heritage Abbreviations Dictionary
Defines some 20,000 abbreviations.
American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms
Explores the meanings of idioms, including phrasal verbs such as "kick back", proverbs such as "too many cooks spoil the broth", interjections such as "tough beans", and figures of speech such as "elephant in the room". Also available at Main Campus in print.
American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language
This fifth edition has entries for over 10,000 new words and terms, offers the latest research on word origins and meanings, and provides guidelines on accurate usage.
Collins English Dictionary
A snapshot of real English as it is spoken today around the world.
Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins
Explores the origins and development of over 3,000 words in the English language.
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