Which do you prefer, paper dictionary or online dictionary, please?

I use online dictionary whenever I get a doubt while browsing the net. But if I get a doubt while reading books or newspapers invariably I refer paper dictionary. it is convenient to read that -- we can see related words. We are meeting for the first time in mylot. good day.

I'm beginning to really appreciate the online dictionary and use it quite often. I do have the traditional dictionary but don't use it much. The online dictionary is free and it updates for you. There's more words added all the time.

I actually use both the hard copy dictionary and the online one. If my computer is on, I will just check the word online, but when it is off, I find it easier to just flip the pages of the dictionary instead of turning my computer on. Both are helpful. enjoy!

This is a good question. When I was a student, I had different types of dictionaries and they were very useful for me. Today since the computer is popular and therefore it seems it is much more convenient to look up the word from the dictionary software. However, I realize that sometimes the explanation is not correct or in details. So if people want to study a foreign language well rather than just looking up the meaning, then I still recommend the traditional paper dictionary. I love China

I prefer paper dictionary. I feel like it really gets my mind working and i remember the definition. I feel that if i take the time to get up get the dictionary flick through the pages to find the word i am looking for that i will remember it a lot better than if i just type it in on a computer. Also i have found for some odd reason that computer dictionaries dont have every word in it. Its kind of strange.

Hi Williamjisir, Yes, if using online dictionary, it's more convenient to use when we are online, and no need take the time to flip through page to page, just for a difficult word. But, it's quite troublesome if i on the computer just to search for the word, when i am not online. So, i think it's depend on the situation, if we are online, then online dictionary is more convenient to us at that particular time. But, when we are offline, then paper dictionary is still the most useful at that time. Anyway, i always bring along my pocket dictionary, when i go traveling, so i can always refer to it whenever i came across a difficult word.

I'd vouch for the online version. It tends to be more comprehensive. I've come across a lot of dictionaries that are too small or that leave out a lot of stuff. The online dictionaries are very comprehensive so I prefer those.

Earlier I used to had more use of a paper dictionary. However, now I lookup Online dictionary websites like that of Merriam-Webster, Dictionary.com more.

Hello my friend williamjisir Ji, I would go for paper dictionary Collins or webster, I have both and at times tehy do serve my purpose. May God bless You and have great time.

Hi williamjisir, I always use books rather than online dictionaries. I keep quite a few but find the Oxford ones the best. After that it would be Collins. I have the large size ones for the house but when I go out I often throw the Collins pocket dictionary in my bag for easy reference if I need a word I don't know.

I still use my good old trusty Websters or Oxford dictionaries as opposed to the internet ones, only because of convenience. My dictionaries are right at hand, while the internet ones I have to wait on uploading my computer, the the web browser etc.

I've been used to the paper dictionary since i was in grade school. I enjoyed and really had fun finding the words and selecting the best meaning but when dictionary became available online-- i will make my life easier this time for using the online dictionary.

I think I'm to used to paper dictionary but given I chance I 'll go for online dictionary because I think its more convenient to use compared to the paper dictionary.We can just type the word and get it meaning and all that stuff related to the word.We do also get meaning of the words in paper dictionary but it takes time and as for the online dictionary We get the meaning of the words in one go.

Although with the paper dictionary you don't need to worry if the electricity goes out.....the online dictionary is much more convenient. So I myself prefer online dictionaries it removes the hassle of flipping pages =]

For the most part I still most of the time use a regular dictionary when it comes to looking up words and such, but I have been known to look online. Just most of the time I guess I am too busy writing things, and such when online to ever bother looking up the meaning of something for sure.

I guess I'm old-fashioned because I mainly use my paper dictionary. I keep it at my computer desk with all my writing supplies, so it's always easy access to it. I use an online dictionary sometimes, but I usually always seem to go for my paper one.

Whenever I'm online i used dictionaries that is available on line. But when I'm offline...i still want to read my old dictionary. It has been with me since high school and college days.

Both of that are good, and both of that are bad at the same time. Only have a online dictionary, you must keeping the pc up and stair at the screen all the time. But only have a paper dictionary, the effience is not very high.

Although I use both, my preference is a paper dictionary. Both give the information you need, but I would rather look the word up in a book.

i aways reading on line,when i met difficult words i'd like to looking for on line ,it's convenience to use ,while not on line i also use paper dictionary .