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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the source for the dictionary and thesaurus?
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The entire Oxford American College Dictionary and associated synonyms from the Oxford American Thesaurus of Current English are available through the application. |
2. Why should I use the Oxford College Dictionary & Thesaurus application when there are others already available?
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The Oxford University Press Dictionary and Thesaurus are considered the authoritative source for proper use of the English language worldwide.
The Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus provides authoritative and current coverage of today's English on a portable platform. The dictionary contains over 40,000 words, phrases, and definitions and the thesaurus holds more than 65,000 alternative words. The Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus is the perfect mobile phone application for students or anyone interested in enhancing their vocabulary. It's your own personal expert on how to use the English language to maximum effect.
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3. How do I look up a word?
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From the Search screen, being typing the word you are searching for. Once you find it, select the word and you will see the dictionary view. To see the thesaurus view (if available), press the Thesaurus button. |
4. What are the light gray lines under many of the words?
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These are links to jump directly to the word's definition. Just touch the word and you will see the View button pop up. Touch the View button to see the dictionary view for the word you selected. |
5. Is there an easy way to see the different parts of speech for each word?
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For words that have multiple parts of speech, there will be double arrows next to each part of speech section heading. Touch the double arrows to bring up a shortcut to each part of speech. |
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