Online dictionaries

Howard

Howard

Aren't they wonderful? I've taken to writing with the internet open (I don't have broadband so it also stops incoming calls!) at http://thesaurus.reference.com/ for the dictionary/thesaurus or http://www.rhymer.com/ for rhymes if I'm looking for alliteration etc. Also, isn't the Word synonym function just brilliant? There's so much instant support out there I feel pampered!

Betsie

I agree Howard - great facilities.  Have you tied oxford.com (I'll check that's correct) another useful tool.

Hush Puppy

Hi Howard.
Have a look at    http://www.dictionarylink.com/ 
It has links to all sorts of online dictionary, thesaurus, crossword solvers, etc.  I also use
http://www.rhymezone.com/  a lot when trying to find rhyming words for my poems.

When do you set off homewards for the holidays?

Howard

Thanks for the tips. I'll have a look.

(Hi HP! Off Saturday very early for 8 days. Can't wait!)

Stan2

EIGHT DAYS off - wow!. It's all holidays for teachers! Thanks for the dictionary sites.

Howard

Yep! Life's a doddle, Stan; little work, no pressure, no accountability, loads and loads of dosh... ;D)

Stan2

I'm in the wrong job!!!!

Jenn

i use www.m-w.com which my ex pointed me towards

Carol

Now why would I want online dictionaries when I've got all these lovely paperback ones, that I can pick up, look through and find what I want, instead of changing the page etc? Sorry I'm a traditionalist.

Hush Puppy

I prefer the real books too, having about 20 various types of dictionary but the online ones come in handy sometimes.

dora

HP - I've just been into the dictonarylink.com/ and had a wonderful time with the dreamdoctor.

Hush Puppy

Steady on, Dora!  What did you find out and will you be consulting him again?

dora

Chuffing will HP!  Found out about trains. Woo Woo.

Carol

Dorothy, isn't a mantle much shorter than a cloak?

dora

Carol, doesn't that depend on how long/short your legs are?

Stan2

Oh, very funny Dora.

dreaminspires

As a child I was always told to stop 'mantling' about. A Lincolnshire expression meaning stop getting in the way - I think. Wonder if there's any connection?

By the way there's also a rhyming dictionary which I find useful for writing poetry or slogans for competitions. Find it at: www.rhymezone.com

http://www.freewebs.com/dreaminspires
Writing and self-development site/blog

pbw

I've just discovered (forgive me if this is a Duh! moment) that my local library offers The Oxford Dictionary online. All I have to do is key in my libary number. This is great.