Atlantic Cape Community College Libraries: ESL Resources: Dictionary Resources

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Specialized English Dictionaries

Slang Traslator

Internet, Text Dictionary and Slang Translator. This dictionary focuses on Internet terms and acronyms.
Acronym Finder

This site contains more than 5 million human-edited definitions for acronyms and abbreviations

Bilingual and multilingual translation dictionaries and single-language dictionaries from around the world.

A directory of online dictionaries from around the world. Approximately 300 languages covered
Extensive multilingual translation dictionary, with links to dictionaries in several (mostly European) languages
A visual dictionary. Available in multiple languages.
Many bilingual dictionaries
Tools available for Chinese, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish
Online German-English dictionary.

Learner's Dictionary

An American English Dictionary for ESL students. 3000 words. Includes audio pronunciations. Sign up for a free account to get access to advanced features
Merriam Webster Online Dictionary

Need more words? This site contains a substantial English language dictionary, links to a thesaurus, and Spanish-English dictionary, and more.
Merriam Webster Visual Dictionary

Pictures matched with words
Cambridge Dictionary Online

Free online dictionaries, English and bilingual, from Cambridge University Press. Audio pronunciation assistance included
Oxford Dictionaries

Free online dictionaries , English and bilingual, from Oxford University Press.
American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language

The online searchable American Heritage Dictionary includes definitions, pronunciations, etymologies, and feature notes.
Chambers Dictionary

A highly respected dictionary of British English. Thesaurus also available
Macmillan Dictionary and Thesaurus

This online dictionary has lots of tools for language learners, including audio pronunciation assistance
App for mobile devices
Pronunciation app for mobile devices

Online Slang Dictionary

A dictionary of slang words and phrases.
Confusing Words

Confusing Words is a collection of 3210 words that are troublesome to readers and writers. The site is no longer maintained, and has some problems, but can still be useful
Online Thesaurus

An online thesaurus of English words.
Visuwords

An online graphical dictionary and thesaurus. Visually represents relationships among words.

A guide to pronouncing names of people, places, and things.
Struggling with words about language? From the English Club, here's a dictionary of words about language
A very extensive dictionary of grammar terms.
Glossary of Pronunciation Terms
Parts of Speech Table
Help understanding verb tenses
Basic punctuation symbols and examples