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PRONUNCIATION OF POCKET DICTIONARY

pocket dictionary  [ˈpɒkɪt ˈdɪkʃənərɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF POCKET DICTIONARY

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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pocket dictionary is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES POCKET DICTIONARY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of pocket dictionary in the English dictionary

The definition of pocket dictionary in the dictionary is a small portable dictionary.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH POCKET DICTIONARY


auctionary
ˈɔːkʃənərɪ
confectionary
kənˈfɛkʃənərɪ
confectionery
kənˈfɛkʃənərɪ
contractionary
kənˈtrækʃənərɪ
dictionary
ˈdɪkʃənərɪ
discretionary
dɪˈskrɛʃənərɪ
evolutionary
ˌiːvəˈluːʃənərɪ
factionary
ˈfækʃənərɪ
fluxionary
ˈflʌkʃənərɪ
fractionary
ˈfrækʃənərɪ
functionary
ˈfʌŋkʃənərɪ
interjectionary
ˌɪntəˈdʒɛkʃənərɪ
lectionary
ˈlɛkʃənərɪ
missionary
ˈmɪʃənərɪ
precautionary
prɪˈkɔːʃənərɪ
reactionary
rɪˈækʃənərɪ
resurrectionary
ˌrezəˈrekʃənərɪ
revolutionary
ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənərɪ
stationary
ˈsteɪʃənərɪ
stationery
ˈsteɪʃənərɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE POCKET DICTIONARY

pocket
pocket battleship
pocket billiards
pocket borough
pocket calculator
pocket drive
pocket gopher
pocket money
pocket mouse
pocket veto
pocket-handkerchief
pocket-size
pocket-sized
pocketable
pocketbike
pocketbook
pocketer
pocketful
pocketknife
pocketknives

WORDS THAT END LIKE POCKET DICTIONARY

accretionary
cardiopulmonary
coronary
counter-revolutionary
data dictionary
deflationary
diversionary
exclusionary
expansionary
expeditionary
geostationary
illusionary
inflationary
nonstationary
ordinary
post-Revolutionary
probationary
pulmonary
reversionary
revisionary
visionary

Synonyms and antonyms of pocket dictionary in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pocket dictionary» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF POCKET DICTIONARY

Find out the translation of pocket dictionary to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pocket dictionary from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pocket dictionary» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

袖珍词典
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

diccionario de bolsillo
570 millions of speakers

English

pocket dictionary
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जेब शब्दकोश
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

قاموس الجيب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

карманный словарь
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

dicionário de bolso
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পকেট অভিধান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

dictionnaire de poche
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kamus poket
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Taschenwörterbuch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ポケット辞書
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

포켓 사전
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kamus kanthong pakean
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

từ điển bỏ túi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாக்கெட் அகராதி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कप्पा शब्दकोश
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Cep sözlük
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

dizionario tascabile
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Słownik kieszonkowy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кишеньковий словник
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Dicționar de buzunar
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

λεξικό τσέπης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

zakwoordenboek
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ficka ordbok
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

lommeordbok
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pocket dictionary

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «POCKET DICTIONARY»

The term «pocket dictionary» is normally little used and occupies the 122.209 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «POCKET DICTIONARY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pocket dictionary

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «POCKET DICTIONARY»

Discover the use of pocket dictionary in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pocket dictionary and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Merriam-Webster's Pocket Dictionary
New edition! The perfect dictionary for quick, on-the-go language reference. Features 40,000 entries. Clear, concise, definitions, variant spellings, and pronunciations. Includes a brief guide to punctuation.
Merriam-Webster, Inc, 2006
2
Pocket Dictionary of Theological Terms
Among its three hundred-plus definitions are English terms, from accomodation to wrath of God foreign terms, from a posteriori to via media theological movements and traditions, from the Alexandrian School to Wesleyanism theologians, from ...
Stanley J. Grenz, David Guretzki, Cherith Fee Nordling, 2010
3
Architect's Illustrated Pocket Dictionary
The book is illustrated with stunning drawings that provide a visual as well as a textual definition of both key concepts and subtle differences in meaning.
Nikolas Davies, Erkki Jokiniemi, 2012
4
Pocket Korean Dictionary: Korean-English English-Korean
This is a pocket sized Indonesian Dictionary Intended for use by tourists, students, and business people traveling to Indonesia Pocket Indonesian Dictionary is an essential tool for communicating in Indonesian.
Seong-Chul Shin, Gene Baik, 2003
5
Pictorial Webster's Pocket Dictionary
This short reference book is perfect for scholars, designers, and anyone with a taste for the antique. Ranging from the mysterious to the iconic, the visual curiosities in this volume offer a wellspring of creative inspiration.
John M. Carrera, 2012
6
The Pocket Dictionary of Signing
Demonstrates the Ameslan sign language gestures for six hundred words and includes memory aids for recalling each sign
Rod R. Butterworth, Mickey Flodin, 1992
7
Martin's Pocket Dictionary: English-Japanese - Japanese-English
This pocket dictionary contains virtually all the words and phrases commonly used in modern, spoken Japanese. No comparable work offers as much reliable, practical, and up-to-date information.
Samuel E. Martin, 1990
8
A Pocket Dictionary of Spoken Arabic:
This unique and invaluable dictionary presents 6,500 words commonly needed by foreigners speaking Arabic in Egypt
Virginia Stevens, Maurice B. Salib, 2004
9
Pocket Dictionary for the Study of New Testament Greek
From ablative to zeugma, Matthew S. DeMoss offers an indispensable guide for the study of New Testament Greek or Greek exegesis.
Matthew S. DeMoss, 2001
10
Pocket Dictionary of Apologetics & Philosophy of Religion: ...
Z. Zen Buddhism. A form of Buddhism that originated in China and then spread to Japan. Zen Buddhism is a type of Mahayana Buddhism which holds out the possibility that individuals can attain the status of Buddhahood through following  ...
C. Stephen Evans, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «POCKET DICTIONARY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pocket dictionary is used in the context of the following news items.
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Why did the little girl carry a plate of cookies up to the nuns' place …
Still unconvinced, she said she'd allow it if I could show it to her using her dictionary -- and pulled out a well-used, 40-year-old pocket dictionary ... «TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press, Jul 15»
2
Developing voices a world away
During his daughter's formative years in Saudi Arabia, he encouraged Mushtaq to carry a pocket dictionary; as he would often say, “You can ... «Iowa Now, Jul 15»
3
Are You Ready for the Next World War?
The final 22 pages provide more than 370 source citations, ranging from Defense Department fact sheets to an online Klingon pocket dictionary ... «War on the Rocks, Jul 15»
4
Glass always half full with Phil Mickelson
... when you find the words “optimistic” and “positive” in your pocket dictionary, that's Mickelson's face you see. The man oozes with confidence. «Irish Examiner, Jun 15»
5
Richard Moore: Mind your language, por favor
Anyway, with the upcoming journey to France I thought I really needed to have a bit of a refresher to go with my little pocket dictionary and ... «New Zealand Herald, Jun 15»
6
Americans Try To Guess Australian Sex Slang, And You Will Wish …
But if you're set on getting some Aussie a$$ (already regretting that phrasing), at least you now know this video is better than a sex phrase pocket dictionary. «Bustle, Jun 15»
7
Getting it right, by the book
... or substituting letters with alacrity and one cannot help but wonder why they don't invest in or reach out for a pocket dictionary as readily! «gulfnews.com, Jun 15»
8
How Masayoshi Son Built and Then Rebuilt His Billion Dollar Empire
... UC Berkeley, to create and patent a pocket dictionary. Once the device was developed, Son began contacting companies looking for a buyer. «Motley Fool, May 15»
9
Words wedged: No sign of Punjabi dictionaries even after three years
Not only the pocket dictionary, which was supposed to have only 15,000 entries of English words, the department has even failed to complete ... «Times of India, May 15»
10
FCC loses Court battle that was holding up AT&T-DirecTV merger …
According to Webster's, “cardinal” means “of basic importance;” according to the Oxford Pocket dictionary it means “of the greatest importance; ... «CED, May 15»

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