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Online Reference Resources

A brief guide to online reference resources

Key Online Language Dictionaries

Free Language Resources

Cambridge Dictionary: A mixture of free and subscription resources. Various language dictionaries are freely available. 

Collins dictionary: Free online resource. Includes dictionaries for Enfgish or bilingual word reference for various languages plus thesauri.

Dictionary.com: Free online dictionary. Thesaurus also available as well as a free mobile app. The Random House unabridged dictionary is the foundation of this resource.

Merriam-Webster dictionary online: Free access to longstanding US dictionary and thesaurus service

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