do you still use dictionary from time to time?

I have been using dictionaries from the age of 10 and still continue to use them. In those days it used to be the Oxford dictionary that used to be my guide. These days I depend more on the library provided with MS Office and online dictionaries. Of course, they have a strong bias to American English rather than British English which I generally prefer, but that still works fine for me. Cheers! Ram

I still use it alot because where I live now I still don't understand the language that much. Besides that I carry my eng-jap dictionary all the time with me because I'm learning and when I get stuck with a word in my head while I'm on the bus or train I pull it out and read it.

I use dictionary a lot, both to check the meaning of the word and to check the spelling, because sometimes I don't know how to write a word correctly. Online dictionaries is a great and fast help.

Hello hotsummer this is checkmail and me too often do go through the dictionary for some explanation purposes.Yeah English is an vast language and nearly keeping it in mind is not possible at least with our daily routine.There are some words we still don't know, that are to be explained through dictionary.Mostly some words are also confusing meaning two things, so in order to be clear, need dictionary for it.Its even good to learn ourself when have spare time.

I use the dictionary still when I couldn't understand certain words or when I am writing something and wanted to find a synonym for a certain word and I have to make sure that it has the same meaning. It also helps to have it for words that I am not sure how to spell.

English is my first language, but that doesn't mean that I don't have to reach for the dictionary every now and then... Mostly just to check that I'm not likely to make a complete t*t of myself by using some archaic word incorrectly! I don't think anyone should ever consider that they've "learnt" a languge. My partner teaches English and is forever surprising me with middle English nonsense; presently, I have to take her word for it that the word actually exists. But if I had a dictionary...

I use a dictionary quite often. It is an invaluable tool for those of us who write for a living. I write all sorts of things and I like to use words in manners that may not be considered commonly. It makes my writing more lively and interesting. I like to have a big dictionary on my desk, it helps.

Hey there, yes i use online dictionary from time to time, what is your first language? I also use the synonym feature in microsoft word when i do not have the time to look it up online, I know it's less accurate but it gives me a general idea of the word. Goodluck

I still use dictionary, whenever i came across a difficult word. As for me, i will use both kind of dictionary, depending on my situation. If i am doing my offline job and not in front of the computer, then i will look-up that difficult word in my big book dictionary. But, if i happened to be online on that moment, then i will search online for that difficult word. Anyway, it's good to use dictionary most of the time to upgrade your knowledge especially on that certain language which is not your main language.

Yes sometimes but sometimes I get lazy to look the word that unfamiliar to me on the dictionary. Sometimes I just guessing but most of the time I look it also on the dictionary or find the meaning online. If I don't know the translation of Tagalog word to English I often consult my English-Tagalog dictionary.

Dear hotsummer, I do refer to dictionary quite often for new and strange words. At times for writing slogan, I need to find words that have same rhythm etc. Sometimes, my son will teach me to check on wikipedia or online dictionary. I still prefer to do it manually on the thick dictionary. We will challenge each other to see who can find the meaning faster Sometimes he wins, and sometimes I am faster.

I don't use dictionary anymore, i just type the words and look for the meaning on the internet cause that's very convenient. So if i need to look for a meaning of a word, i just say "i goggled it" instead of "i look at the dictionary". Using the internet is much faster unlike using the dictionary book, i don't have to search the book page by page all i have to do is type it.

Yes, I still use dictionary from time to time, especially for words that are unfamiliar to me. When I first worked as secretary at the age of 18, I had always met new words being written by my lawyer bosses for legal documents that they prepared. When I was in that occasion, I always had the dictionary handy for the purpose. I had always "asked for its help" and checked what a particular word means. There were also times that I was requested to compose letters or make replies to letters and I always sought the help of "mr. dictionary" who was always by my side. I developed a relationship with "him" from that time on and we are still going strong and have never ever, for an instance, thought of leaving "him". hahahaha

me too,english is my second language,i use the english dictionary often to make sure i didn't make a mistake,at the same time i learn some new words,my lot really good for both learn english and earn money.

To answer your question, yes, I still refer to the dictionary from time to time. However, thanks to the auto-spell feature available nowadays, whenever I'm typing up a document on the computer, I find the dictionary absolutely useless (unless of course, it's such an outlandish word that even the auto-spell isn't aware of what it is). Whenever I'm writing a document by hand (very rarely), I will either use a hard copy of the dictionary or, if there is a computer with internet access nearby, a virtual copy of the dictionary (dictionary.com). Mainly, I use the dictionary by opening up random pages and searching for any words that could benefit my writing in the future, or words that sound intelligent.

..Hi hotsummer, My dictionary is always close by when I am writing, because I hate having misspelled words in my work. I have spell check, hut even then, when I look at the word and it is underlined in red, I can't always spell the word correctly because I may mispronounce it or there are silent letters. So the trusty dictionary is my good friend. Sometimes I also will use a word that I think means one thing, I look it up and wrong, it means something else all together. Take it easy

That's nice that you get confused of some English words, and you check them in internet for verification. but be careful on searching the net, because there are some website that is not true of what they are talking about. Well dictionary is always in my bag wherever i go. I need it, every time. Specially in the class, and before i go to bed i read some words and it's meaning. And sometimes it's really hard for them to remember. But if you get used to it. It will be easy.

O yes! IT is my favourite pastime. It is to check the meaning of a word or to make sure that I am using the appropriate word in my articles. It is also to check spelling and grammar,phonetics, idioms, antonyms and synonyms.

I always use the dictionary from time to time. A thesaurus is very useful as well. When I hear a word on the news and do not know exactly what it is I will look it up in a heartbeat. I always want to expand my vocabulary.

yes in asia english is not first languages so we always use dictionary as reference when we doing tutorial in english