Which English Dictionary is Best for You? - We Reviewed 9 Popular Online Dictionaries

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

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[@AnshulKumar-gi8ok]

What about Oxford advanced learner's dictionary?

[@ofli6157]

I use Tureng dictionary

[@nekiramsaini6596]

Lexico

[@AnshulKumar-gi8ok]

@@nekiramsaini6596 what lexico?

[@omom4248]

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[@keatkhamjornmeekanon7616]

I bought both Oxford and Cambridge Advanced Learner's, Longman's Dictionary of Contemporary English and Oxford Concise and Meriam-Webster Collegiate. I found that Longman is easiest to use. When I switch to on-line dictionaries, I find the same thing. I really appreciate this video.

[@Mohamedalijama143]

Longman dictionary was my favourite since high school. It is simple and well structured.

[@nphuc1]

Is Longman Dictionary available on line too?

[@HaiwangYuan]

You mean it has been your favorite since high school, don’t you? Thanks!

[@HaiwangYuan]

Thank you! One feature of Collins I like is that it tells you whether a noun is countable and uncountable, which is very useful to learners of English.

[@arkady9633]

What about the frequency of usage? It's also a GREAT advantage over other dictionaries and that's why I prefer this one over them

[@rayleung23293]

Thanks for the informative review. One thing that the Cambridge does better than the other ones is it has a 'Contents' list at the bottom left which allows you to look very quickly for the specific one definition you want. If you search for words like 'get' or 'go' which have loads of definitions by themselves, you will be thankful for such navigation pane so you don't have to scroll all the way down. Longman will be prefect if it has such feature.

[@franciscopena7823]

I use them all. Sometimes even in advanced dictionaries there are no references, so I have to look up definitions and examples in the other dictionaries. I never underestimate any.

[@pavia3432]

I've used both Longman and Cambridge dictionaries, but I haven't noticed these differences. Thank you for your precious piece of information ❤❤❤

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Great. Thanks for sharing and watching the lesson!

[@ahmedsoliman8380]

Longman is a easy and simplified dictionary and has many advantages and contemporary. . Longman is the best of Cambridge

[@curiousfan7777]

I never liked this dictionary Cambridge.

[@jxrdxn2611]

@@ahmedsoliman8380 but longman doesnt every defiintion possible lexico has more

[@sporoy]

Another feature can be included in tests which is important for me is the simplicity and plainness of the definitions. In some dictionaries you have to look up 3-4 more words to understand the definition of the intended word. It's better to have the definitions composed with common words as much as possible and not to have readers to lookup more words (those more words can require also other jumps). I have used Macmillian dictionary for years, because of the simplicity of their definitions, but sadly they have closed their online dictionary service 6 months ago.

[@zahemi914]

This is such a great coincidence, I have been relying on Oxford or McMillian physical dicts for decades up to my post grad years and working life. I will be doing a professional course and I have been looking online dicts that have all what Longman and Lexico would provide. Thank you so much for the information.

[@shanekudagama5988]

i used all those dictionaries depending on the time i needed

[@kaiseranowar]

I have never heard of Longman until now, I always use the Cambridge dictionary. Maybe it's time to switch

[@SalaamKikhwa]

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary is by far the best dictionary of upper-intermediate/Advanced learners of English. I love Longman dictionary because it has a simple thesaurus and everyday English use section besides it contain almost all the vocabulary in English. I tried to find a good thesaurus but I couldn't find better than Lexico thesaurus. I believe that Lexico/Oxford dictionary and Merriam Webster are made for native English speakers not of ESL learners. Personally, I use OALD and LDOCE dictionaries.

[@krishnaprasadlamsal9800]

Yes, I have been using Longmans for a long time

[@gemucca]

What about the Oxford Learner's Dictionary?

[@bartbart4702]

my favourite one

[@miguelmelo8735]

What about Oxford advanced learner's dictionary? In my opnion it's user-friendly, in-depth details.....and i found it so easy to understand and well organized ..what do you have to say about it?

[@sowmyaramachandran5887]

I wonder why he didn't compare Oxford dictionary with any of the others that he mentioned in his video

[@NiyonsabaFulgence-tq3gr]

​@@sowmyaramachandran5887Oxford dictionary is personally the best especially in terms of word pronunciation! I have noticed that some online dictionaries make errors in this regard and for me Oxford dictionary beats them!

[@HuyNguyen-bn4oq]

I use GoldenDict, MDict, DicTango which include everything!

[@orvilleclisby6748]

A leather bound classic unabridged Webster is my go to and regular companion when leaving the house, I wouldn't go anywhere without it.

[@jameskoh2945]

Thank you very much for your research and sharing the info. I'm using Cambridge and found it inadequate but did not have the time to research to find better ones. I am taking your advice and switching to Longman. Once again a big thank you.

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

We're happy you found the video helpful, James!

[@equanimity9444]

till now I was using collins thanks for the video

[@skilfulgorgeous]

A part from dictionaries I liked the way you spoke loud and clear as well as nice grip on accent.

[@anasteach1644]

My favorite dictionary is Longman, yet I still using Cambridge sometimes. Cambridge does a good job of writing clear definitions for less commonly used vocabulary.

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Nice! Thanks for sharing.

[@dovic86]

Wordreference is pretty good in its bilingual version, you can find phrasal verbs and even some idiomatic expressions. Each entry also includes related discussions in the forum, which can provides further, more specific information.

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@curiousfan7777]

This dictionary isn't in Bulgaria. It contains only the main European languages - French, Italian, Spanish and Russian. Bulgaria is also a part of the EU.

[@dovic86]

@@curiousfan7777 You're right, I should have mentioned that.

[@РомаНаугольная]

Thank you so much for such precious information! I've just tried Lexico and it's really amazing. I also like using Longman and Cambridge though Cambridge -as you've mentioned - doesn't always provides us with ALL necessary collocations or phrasals. It seems to me I'm going to fall in true love with Lexico))

[@Beonrightside]

Could you please put a link for lexico app I can't find it ?

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Great! We're happy you enjoyed the lesson. Thanks for sharing your comment.

[@somnathghosh2190]

Madam, when i search lexico i got many dictionary which one i will download plz tell me

[@muntaha9165]

Five Tests Definition of every word, Definition of every phrase and idiom, Direct search of phrases and idioms Verb structure Differences and usages of UK and US pronounciation These are the five tests for chosing the best dictionaries by him

[@ibrahimdahab8514]

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[@jxrdxn2611]

bruh but longman doesnt actually have every definition

[@kryptikmind4975]

In my opinion, i find meriem webster to be useful not as a dictionary although i use it sometimes to look up words but mostly i use it's thesaures to look up synonyms and antonyms. This is the main feature that i like about meriem webster online dictionary and i think it can be really useful for ESL learners.

[@Neo-Reloaded]

Cambridge is the best dictionary for me. It has both American and British definitions. When I don't find a word in Cambridge I go to urban dictionary. This means that it's probably a slang term.

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Thanks for watching and sharing!

[@dannydai1]

Lexico and lanman are good ones. I also use thefreedictionary that gives many phrasal words and very detailed explanations.

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Great, Danny! Thanks for sharing.

[@sunkaraeliya2889]

What about Oxford advanced learner's dictionary?

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Hi Sunkara. OALD is somewhere between Lexico and Longman. It's more detailed than Lexico, which might be useful, but not as information-rich as Longman.

[@Fsdgm]

@@Oxfordonlineenglish1 but i used longman and oald together. it helps me a lot to find exact meaning with a wide range of usage. so i prefer both of them. OALD dictionary has advantagous but i have been using longman for a while.

[@mahabubulhasanmithun7977]

@@Oxfordonlineenglish1 thanks a lot sir

[@sunkaraeliya2889]

@Juan Eron paid,mate!

[@devendersinghattri4654]

I have a physical copy of Advanced Learners. Excellent!

[@heliavu9364]

I am using cambridge dictionary and longman dictionary

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Great!

[@nahidgolzadeh4165]

I use long man dictionary it is the best dictionary to learn English include example ,idioms and the other staff I need to speak English.

[@harnusiaharnusia]

Thank you for this interesting video about online dictionaries. My favourite dictionary is Oxford ❤. It's a real gem for studying English. I am very grateful to all people who take part in its creation.

[@mayhair]

Lexico doesn't exist any more. I mostly use Cambridge and English Wiktionary now.

[@cadenpolen001]

Which dictionary is the most comprehensive (in terms of words included)??? Included synonyms could be useful I suppose, but any other features I wouldn't care too much for... I like to read dictionaries from cover to cover to enhance my vocubulary. 🧠💪

[@knarsimhamurthyknmurthy7073]

Bantom dictionary?I used to refer to it.It was great fun and informative with many anecdotes.

[@abdullahalrahi558]

How can we use Lexico . I am unable to find.

[@BenAhmed0077]

you give us an awesome info in easy clear language 👍Thank you so so much 💚

[@gerardodominguez5981]

Thank you so much. Great recommendations. Henceforward I am going to use Longman.

[@bonitachen]

I'm so delighted that this video is made public. Thank you for the answers. ^^

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Thank you for watching, Bonita.

[@Fsdgm]

@@Oxfordonlineenglish1 i also summarise for myself that cambridge dictionary is very hard to use and meanings also not clear as longman does. so i stopped to use it 5 months ago.

[@kthuvu]

Thanks for sharing. As a teacher of English I have collected and been using many dictionaries. What you remarrked about Merriam Webster is true, like any other American dictionaries which claim they are dictionaries of the American language, they donot feel the need to add the British meanings and pronunciation. I used to have the Oxford Learners as an app, however, if I want to consult the pronunciation, it always requirres me to oay for the app. I used to use The Cambridge where it allows me to take notes and make my own collections. Presently I have three apps on my cell phone, the Longman, the Meriam Webster, and Offline Dictionary of Enhlish, the last one is useful when I cannot be online. And at your recommendation, I just installed Lexico. Thanks again for your video.

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Great. Thanks for watching and sharing your response!

[@curiousfan7777]

Thank you for the detailеd information. I have been using these two dictionaries: Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English and Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary for 5-6 years. I did a study of which of the two dictionaries is the best. Both dictionaries are real good but I seem to prefer Longman. I have noticed somе of the words I am looking for are missing either in Longman or in Oxford. I wonder if it makes any sense to buy Longman's dictionary in paper form, because it will be more convenient for me to use it. Where can I buy this dictionary? I want to buy in the latest edition.

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Thanks for sharing, Desislava. You should be able to find the paper version of the Longman dictionary if you do a general web search. It looks like there are quite a few vendors, including Amazon.

[@punilkantaputhem5640]

In India, Delhi, Bombay, kolkata etc in these cities the said dictionaries are available at every book store

[@wuquegongzi]

Thanks a lot. This lesson is very helpful and useful.

[@tan8576]

Thanks so much for detailed information about dictionaries. I use Cambridge, Longman, Collins. Which one comes first on my page I use that) Watching and greeting you from Azerbaijan 🇦🇿

[@punilkantaputhem5640]

Longman dictionary is the best which I have been using for the last many years now.

[@madhukumar8736]

Informative video good 👍 explanation throughout intire areas thank you sir.

[@ismeiantogionoadi1973]

Longman is still the best for me.

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Thanks for sharing!

[@desdes18]

Do you have lexico dictionary link?

[@linn8679]

Thank you for the useful advice on choosing English dictionaries.

[@imanahinorafghan8262]

This chanel is very help for improve my language

[@brahimmaroc321]

Thank you from Moroccan in Dubai

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

You're welcome!

[@omarsulaymanali7380]

thank you so much my friend i appreciate your clarification on these dictionaries it helps me a lot

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

You're welcome, Omar! We're happy you enjoyed the lesson.

[@FrancoisMusangwa]

Nothing better like to read dictionary

[@jinghuiding5575]

Longman is absolutely the best.

[@superbeaver16]

I'm gonna try Lexico. Thanks for the review

[@amin3614]

OALD, LDOCE & Webster Lerner's Dictionary

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Nice. Thanks for sharing!

[@DaAvalon1]

What about the Oxford dictionaries? You can switch from the one for mother tongue to the Advanced Learners or viceversa.

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Whatever works for you works for you! Although, as far as I'm aware, the OED is not available online or otherwise for free, and I only wanted to include free dictionaries, given that that's what most learners will be using.

[@punilkantaputhem5640]

Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary is also one of the best dictionaries. I recommend it.

[@jxrdxn2611]

longman dictionary is comprehensive in some way but it doesnt actually include all meanings for various words especially when it comes to phrasal verbs

[@SokhiengTim]

I use Oxford Learner's Dictionary, but I have switched to Lexico since I watched this video.

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Lexico is also partly owned/published by Oxford University Press, so they aren't so far apart. EDIT: having looked at this in more detail (in response to many commenters talking about OALD), I think OALD is somewhere between Lexico and Longman. It's more detailed than Lexico, which might be useful, but not as information-rich as Longman. They're all good dictionaries IMO, so if you're happy with one or the other, then I don't see why you would need to change.

[@ShivamSarkar-c7s]

Can you tell me what kind of dictionary of oxford advanced learner's dictionary is?Many people tell me it is the best dictionary to learn English.

[@outandabout3229]

why didn't you include Oxford learners dictionaries ? I really enjoy using it and it has all the features you mentioned.

[@NiyonsabaFulgence-tq3gr]

Oxford Learners Dictionary beats all of those ones especially in terms of word pronunciation ,where some online dictionaries sometimes make mistakes!

[@eddiewu1181]

I have used Longman Dictionary until now.

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Thanks for watching and sharing, Eddie!

[@sowmyaramachandran5887]

Hi after this video I am planning to use Longman for my ielts vocabulary. Does online Longman dictionary gives complete list of words in alphabet A, B, C etc. Or only gives the words that I search upon? Can you guide me plz

[@forooghkhodadadi3453]

8. What are the words the dictionary is using to describe a word. Some complex dictionaries describe a word with very new difficult words.

[@张鹏飞-y3k]

thank you for provide the information I need mostly.

[@TON3995]

Thank you for this excellent review. Very helpful.

[@ZubairKhan-ci8jq]

Please make a short video on the pros and cons of the Oxford advanced learner dictionary

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Thanks for the suggestion, Zubair. Maybe we can do another similar lesson in the future. We'll see!

[@ZubairKhan-ci8jq]

@@Oxfordonlineenglish1 thanks for taking my suggestion

[@rasikadewapura1353]

First thank for your information. This vedio is very usefull to me learned longman dictionary. thank you so much. The all vedios i'll subscribe

[@alex_c7968]

Great video ! I am probably going to use Longman I'm not very good at English right now but I hope that I can improve a lot :)

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

We're glad you liked the video!

[@climateplayer]

I am happy to have got this information . Thanks for such a ik informative video.

[@williamlarochelle6833]

You excluded thefreedictionary, a gross omission. It's very clear & very thorough. For that reason, I didn't watch your video. I have what I want.

[@KrishnaPrasad-ep1eb]

The best dictionary compiled by Dr.West and J.G.Endicott.

[@ramonanetto8718]

Great info. Salute for this reseach.

[@maqsutyangiboyev8397]

I got a lot of usefull information. thanks for good explanation!

[@thesecond5582]

I’ve been using “The free dictionary” by farlex. For many years!! What about your opinion. I would be appreciated your thoughts.

[@tuanduc8854]

Thanks for the really good information. I stay in Cambridge for a long time. And don't think much about other Dictionary.

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching and sharing your comment.

[@hareen9356]

This video is really useful. Thanks so much

[@mdzinnah8753]

Please inform us which is the best hard copy English to English international dictionary.

[@halilbars7539]

Thank you OLI♥️ We generally use longman

[@masoudvaseghi3835]

Thanks a million for your clear and amazing explanation⚘⚘⚘

[@خادمالسنةالمطهرة]

I will stick to Longman dictionaries for the rest of my journey/life.

[@lucaslee6599]

Thank you very much! Would you let us know whether o not TheFreeDictionary is highly recommended?

[@muhammadimtiaz8469]

Dict box dictionary and Oxford dictionary are the best

[@kushagrawal2706]

Which is the most detailed dictionary available in hard copy? Not online

[@hctsang4406]

Thank you so much for your advice, I'll try Lexico right now.

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

You're welcome! Let us know how it goes.

[@zareengulgul3327]

I am using oxford advance 8th edition but I don't know why that hasn't been included, I would like to know your comments on oxford 8th edition!!

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

I didn't include the OED because it isn't available online for free - only with a subscription (at least, at the time when I made this). Lexico belongs to Oxford University Press, so it has some relation to other Oxford dictionaries. EDIT: Sorry, did you mean OED or OALD? There are too many dictionaries :) Many people in comments are mentioning OALD, which I've looked at briefly and also seems like a good choice.

[@zareengulgul3327]

@@Oxfordonlineenglish1 I mean "Oxford advanced learner's dictionary" and it's free for use. I don't know what OED and OALD mean. Sir, please give me link of LONGMAN and LEXICO, which are free to use, how can I download these from play store? And please send me cover photo of LONGMAN because play store shows may different names of LONGMAN and I can't differentiate which is credible. I will be so much thankful.

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

OED = Oxford English Dictionary, the original printed Oxford dictionary. OALD = Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary, which I guess is what you were referring to. I didn't look at apps, just websites, so I can't make specific recommendations. Maybe in another video :)

[@zareengulgul3327]

@@Oxfordonlineenglish1 thanks sir. Oxford advanced learner's dictionary (8th edition) is an app and free for use. I am looking forward to know your opinion on apps.

[@curiousfan7777]

@@Oxfordonlineenglish1 Could you give me a link to this video in which you looked up this OALD dictionary?

[@kriswugalaxy6468]

You're one of my favourite teacher's ❤️💯

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Thank you for the kind comment!

[@deepakkumarnath7683]

@@Oxfordonlineenglish1 how many words educated native English speaker knows from dictionary? I forget words while speaking how to remember right words at right time, how to improve vocabulary quickly easily ? Answer all of this

[@mustapheyoung1345]

Good teacher I'm middle student How to speak English fluently?

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Hi there. Thanks for watching the video. We have a lesson on this topic. You can watch it here: www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/speak-english-fluently.

[@Sohaghossen8557]

In which way can I download lexico dictionary? Please give me the link . It's not available in play store.

[@fahiem95]

The best one is obviously the Cambridge dictionary !

[@johnm.7621]

Thank you! I always have an open tab with Lexico to look up words i read on the internet. Can you give me an advice which dictionaries are best for looking up synonyms while writing textes?

[@tamie3096]

I really like the teacher video.　　thank you !!

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@sowmyaramachandran5887]

Which dictionary to buy hardcopy? Can anyone advice please

[@MaahiSinghgusain]

Use Longman dictionary 10/10.........

[@susansusan1727]

This encourages people like me to use them... :)

[@learnEnglishwithsayed123]

long man would have been the best if it show word levels too, like A1 to C2 levels

[@weizhang4586]

Thanks for your kind recommendation. A like here.

[@sumbulakhtar2674]

Please make a programme on the difference of adjective and 3rd form, for example closed is adjective and also 3rd form. The schools are closed( adjective ) The schools has closed( 3rd form ) Thanks

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Thanks for the suggestion, Sumbul. You may also be able to find some helpful lessons on our website: www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/free-english-grammar-lessons.

[@igorsveiga]

thanks for the video!

[@tristonstephens5728]

Why didn't you include Oxford on the review

[@helenomelchenko2035]

thanks for review, very useful

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