help me i am confused i mean who would look up a word to see how its spelled if you dont know how to spell it.Why use a dictionary to see if a word is spelled right if you dont know how to spell it?
I always just open up Microsoft Word and type the word the way I think it is spelled, then use spellchecker to get the correct spelling. Dictionaries aren't technologically advanced like that, and not as convenient. The only reason I use a dictionary is to look up what a word means or how it is pronounced. And for that I don't even use a book dictionary, I use an online one. http://dictionary.reference.com/
It has a dictionary and thesaurus available. Very convenient and quick!
If you know what it sounds like then you can look up how you think it's spelled, or if you think it is spelled a certain way then you can check if you're right.Why use a dictionary to see if a word is spelled right if you dont know how to spell it?
I usually have a go at typing it and use the pc spell checker. It always seems to come up with the right one.
I dp. It worked for me.Why use a dictionary to see if a word is spelled right if you dont know how to spell it?
Any intelligent person would so .
Hmmmmmmmmmmm.
Spell check does't always have what you need
Well, if you don't know, then you won't find it! Then you keep trying different spellings until you find it, that's simple enough, no?
Toodles
You usually know enough about the word to look it up. I do it all the time.
A great question - one my students challenge me with every single year! You're right in theory - if you can't spell the word how can you look it up? But in school, you are also taught phonics, sounding out words, some dictionaries have pictures to help you 'associate' the word with the meaning - if you are reading a particular text - you should have some other context clues around the word in a sentence which should help you realize the spelling. Think about the syllables, prefix and suffix possibilities in the word when you 'sound it out'....all of these are strategies to help you "see' the word in the dictionary and check the meaning and then confirm the spelling.....
buy a bad spellers dictionary. I has the words listed how a bad speller would spell it , than the correct spelling. It's great for dummies like me
I was told to look it up in the dictionary. One problem was where to find it, for I could not spell it right. Thank God for spell checkers. Now it doesn't take twenty minutes to find the word in the dictionary. There is something to say for modern electronics.
Many times you can have a good idea of at least the first few letters. For example, if you don't know the word "phonetic", you can use your knowledge of English to know that an "f" sound means you should look under either f or ph in the dictionary. As your knowledge of prefixes, common root words, and other clues increases, you'll be able to find words much more easily.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
How in the new version of Google Docs change the language of dictionary?
Because the default is set to English, and I need to change to Polish.
Or alternatively, how to turn off spell checking (in Google Docs)?How in the new version of Google Docs change the language of dictionary?
If Google Docs is appearing in a language you don't understand or don't want to use, you can change the language by following these steps:
1.On your Docs homepage, click the Settings link.
2.On the Settings page, click the drop-down menu beside Language.
3.Select the language you want to use.
4.Click Save.
5.To go back to your document, click the link called Back to Google Docs.
Note: You may need to enable cookies to ensure that your language selection doesn't change. You can enable cookies by following these browser-specific instructions:
I don't know you system***
In Internet Explorer:
1.Go to Tools %26gt; Internet Options.
2.Click the Privacy tab in the Internet Options window.
3.Click the Advanced button.
4.Select the checkbox beside 'Override automatic cookie handling.'
5.Choose which cookies you want to accept, or select the checkbox beside 'Always allow session cookies.'
6.Click OK.
7.Click OK again to close the Internet Options window.
In Mozilla Firefox:
1.Go to Tools %26gt; Options.
2.Click Privacy at the top of the Options window.
3.In the Cookies section, make sure the checkbox is selected beside 'Accept cookies from sites.' If there's no checkmark, you'll need to select the box.
4.Click OK.
In Safari:
1.Go to Safari %26gt; Preferences.
2.Select Security at the top of the window.
3.Select the radio button beside 'Always' or 'Only to sites you navigate to.' Tip: Click the question mark for more information.
4.Close the Preferences window.
You can use Google documents' spell checker -- enabled by default -- to find misspelled words and see suggested spellings. Incorrect words are automatically underlined in red; simply right-click an underlined word to see suggested spellings and select the correct spelling from the list.
You can turn off the spell checker by deselecting Show spelling suggestions from the Views drop-down menu.
and
Tools: Spell checkShare
You can use Google documents' spell checker -- enabled by default -- to find misspelled words and see suggested spellings. Incorrect words are automatically underlined in red; simply right-click an underlined word to see suggested spellings and select the correct spelling from the list.
You can turn off the spell checker by deselecting Show spelling suggestions from the Views drop-down menu.
I hope this information it help you. :-)
Or alternatively, how to turn off spell checking (in Google Docs)?How in the new version of Google Docs change the language of dictionary?
If Google Docs is appearing in a language you don't understand or don't want to use, you can change the language by following these steps:
1.On your Docs homepage, click the Settings link.
2.On the Settings page, click the drop-down menu beside Language.
3.Select the language you want to use.
4.Click Save.
5.To go back to your document, click the link called Back to Google Docs.
Note: You may need to enable cookies to ensure that your language selection doesn't change. You can enable cookies by following these browser-specific instructions:
I don't know you system***
In Internet Explorer:
1.Go to Tools %26gt; Internet Options.
2.Click the Privacy tab in the Internet Options window.
3.Click the Advanced button.
4.Select the checkbox beside 'Override automatic cookie handling.'
5.Choose which cookies you want to accept, or select the checkbox beside 'Always allow session cookies.'
6.Click OK.
7.Click OK again to close the Internet Options window.
In Mozilla Firefox:
1.Go to Tools %26gt; Options.
2.Click Privacy at the top of the Options window.
3.In the Cookies section, make sure the checkbox is selected beside 'Accept cookies from sites.' If there's no checkmark, you'll need to select the box.
4.Click OK.
In Safari:
1.Go to Safari %26gt; Preferences.
2.Select Security at the top of the window.
3.Select the radio button beside 'Always' or 'Only to sites you navigate to.' Tip: Click the question mark for more information.
4.Close the Preferences window.
You can use Google documents' spell checker -- enabled by default -- to find misspelled words and see suggested spellings. Incorrect words are automatically underlined in red; simply right-click an underlined word to see suggested spellings and select the correct spelling from the list.
You can turn off the spell checker by deselecting Show spelling suggestions from the Views drop-down menu.
and
Tools: Spell checkShare
You can use Google documents' spell checker -- enabled by default -- to find misspelled words and see suggested spellings. Incorrect words are automatically underlined in red; simply right-click an underlined word to see suggested spellings and select the correct spelling from the list.
You can turn off the spell checker by deselecting Show spelling suggestions from the Views drop-down menu.
I hope this information it help you. :-)
Does anyone know a good online collegic dictionary?
i need to look up the greek word psyche....althought i might be spelling it wrong...thanks!Does anyone know a good online collegic dictionary?
Try this website dictionary.
http://www.m-w.com/dictionary.htm
Try this website dictionary.
http://www.m-w.com/dictionary.htm
How can download a dictionary of English?
When I am trying to do a spell check with e-mail all the corrections are in French.How can download a dictionary of English?
If you're using a program, you can switch to English in the options. However, I suggest using http://www.m-w.com/ as it is by far one of the best English dictionaries out there.How can download a dictionary of English?
Did you at some time in the past tell your browser that your default language was French? Check that and make sure. It's probably under "options" or "preferences".
If you're using a program, you can switch to English in the options. However, I suggest using http://www.m-w.com/ as it is by far one of the best English dictionaries out there.How can download a dictionary of English?
Did you at some time in the past tell your browser that your default language was French? Check that and make sure. It's probably under "options" or "preferences".
What does the German word "Erdenbewohner" mean in English? I can't find that word in my German dictionary?
The closest word I can find is "Erdbewohner" ? So which spelling is the correct one? Or both are correct?What does the German word "Erdenbewohner" mean in English? I can't find that word in my German dictionary?
both are correct. "Erdenbewohner" sounds more poetical and, imo, more beautiful.
it means "terrestrials"; "earthlings"
Actually they are synonyms, but German - as every other language - has subtle connotations.
Intuitively, I would use "Erdbewohner" talking about "earthlings, terrestrials" or species that really do live on/below the ground ("Erd-" meaning "soil" in this case),
while using "Erdenbewohner" when talking (poetically) about mankind/ all human beings.
YMMV
Both are used, and they're the same thing: "Earth-dweller", "inhabitant of the Earth".
See Google Books:
"Erdbewohner" 29,500 hits http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Erdbewo鈥?/a>
"Erdenbewohner" 11,000 hits http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en%26amp;cli鈥?/a>What does the German word "Erdenbewohner" mean in English? I can't find that word in my German dictionary?
earth dwellers
The Germanic languages (and those who speak them) form compound nouns so freely that you cannot expect a dictionary to record them all. This truth is less evident in English simply because we do not always write them as a single word, although this is purely a spelling convention. If, for instance I decided to clean my roof with a brush I would feel completely free to invent a word "roof brush" (whether I spelled it roofbrush, roof-brush, or roof brush) on the analogy of toothbrush and clothes' brush. My dicitionary has Erdbewohner, mearning "earthling". There are however several compounds of Erd (meaning "earth" which as in English can mean both the planet and dirt or soil), and also of Erden with the same sense. I see no reason not to use Erdenbewohner as a synonym of Erdbewohner, except that is has an unnecessary extra syllable.What does the German word "Erdenbewohner" mean in English? I can't find that word in my German dictionary?
Answer 1 and 2 are correct. I had to look it up on the web by Google.
I'm on a roll, so don't mind me now!
Hopefully you found what you're looking for.
Greetings,
MeneerWitte
"inhabitant of the Earth" is the best translation. Earthlings would be Erdlinge and Terrestrials would be Terrestrische. Erdbewohner doesn't sound so much like scifi.used car values german english translation
both are correct. "Erdenbewohner" sounds more poetical and, imo, more beautiful.
it means "terrestrials"; "earthlings"
Actually they are synonyms, but German - as every other language - has subtle connotations.
Intuitively, I would use "Erdbewohner" talking about "earthlings, terrestrials" or species that really do live on/below the ground ("Erd-" meaning "soil" in this case),
while using "Erdenbewohner" when talking (poetically) about mankind/ all human beings.
YMMV
Both are used, and they're the same thing: "Earth-dweller", "inhabitant of the Earth".
See Google Books:
"Erdbewohner" 29,500 hits http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Erdbewo鈥?/a>
"Erdenbewohner" 11,000 hits http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en%26amp;cli鈥?/a>What does the German word "Erdenbewohner" mean in English? I can't find that word in my German dictionary?
earth dwellers
The Germanic languages (and those who speak them) form compound nouns so freely that you cannot expect a dictionary to record them all. This truth is less evident in English simply because we do not always write them as a single word, although this is purely a spelling convention. If, for instance I decided to clean my roof with a brush I would feel completely free to invent a word "roof brush" (whether I spelled it roofbrush, roof-brush, or roof brush) on the analogy of toothbrush and clothes' brush. My dicitionary has Erdbewohner, mearning "earthling". There are however several compounds of Erd (meaning "earth" which as in English can mean both the planet and dirt or soil), and also of Erden with the same sense. I see no reason not to use Erdenbewohner as a synonym of Erdbewohner, except that is has an unnecessary extra syllable.What does the German word "Erdenbewohner" mean in English? I can't find that word in my German dictionary?
Answer 1 and 2 are correct. I had to look it up on the web by Google.
I'm on a roll, so don't mind me now!
Hopefully you found what you're looking for.
Greetings,
MeneerWitte
"inhabitant of the Earth" is the best translation. Earthlings would be Erdlinge and Terrestrials would be Terrestrische. Erdbewohner doesn't sound so much like scifi.
Why is my computers dictionary so limited?
It's constantly marking correct spelling as wrong. Like all the time. Mostly scientific terms, but even basic scientific terms.Why is my computers dictionary so limited?
You can actually choose the Dictionary you wish to use.
Your F1 help files should tell you.
You can search on:choose?dictionary?
That should bring up thousands of pages.
Google showed 1,700,000 pages for choosaing a Windows dictionary: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en%26amp;q=cho鈥?/a>
You can actually choose the Dictionary you wish to use.
Your F1 help files should tell you.
You can search on:choose?dictionary?
That should bring up thousands of pages.
Google showed 1,700,000 pages for choosaing a Windows dictionary: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en%26amp;q=cho鈥?/a>
What Dictionary and Thesaurus do you use?
Yahoo spell checker is okay but it have it's faults. And as my own book of words is very old I would like to update it with something else. Can I pick your brains on this one please?What Dictionary and Thesaurus do you use?
www.wordweb.com
It's program you can download that sits on your taskbar, it's fantastic for both dictionary and thesaurus. I use it all the time!
i just use my grey matterWhat Dictionary and Thesaurus do you use?
the Physical book i use is Webster but i use the internet dictionary alot more at www.dictionary.com it nhas a dictionary, thesaurus, and more
CHAMBER's Dictionary and ROGET's Thesaurus. They are the best.What Dictionary and Thesaurus do you use?
www.dictionary.com
www.thesaurus.com
The oxford english dictionary and Roget's thesaurus
wordweb. Its very good and gives synonyms, antonyms, the works.
Colliers Dictionary and Miriam Webster Dictionary
O.E.D. - Roget
www.merriamwebster.com
its my homepage. I love it.
Oxford
Oxford
Oxford
Chambers dictionary and Rogets Thesaurus., Harper Collins thesaurus less often.
The OED - the definitive definition is in here...
My old college dictionary (Oxford)
Oxford English for a dictionary
Thesaurus Collins concise haven't replaced it in years
Collins dictionary tends to be a little better on technical stuff but oxford is better for English usage
I use Franklin electronic Thesaurus/dictionary, its the size of a credit card and fits in your pocket.
www.wordweb.com
It's program you can download that sits on your taskbar, it's fantastic for both dictionary and thesaurus. I use it all the time!
i just use my grey matterWhat Dictionary and Thesaurus do you use?
the Physical book i use is Webster but i use the internet dictionary alot more at www.dictionary.com it nhas a dictionary, thesaurus, and more
CHAMBER's Dictionary and ROGET's Thesaurus. They are the best.What Dictionary and Thesaurus do you use?
www.dictionary.com
www.thesaurus.com
The oxford english dictionary and Roget's thesaurus
wordweb. Its very good and gives synonyms, antonyms, the works.
Colliers Dictionary and Miriam Webster Dictionary
O.E.D. - Roget
www.merriamwebster.com
its my homepage. I love it.
Oxford
Oxford
Oxford
Chambers dictionary and Rogets Thesaurus., Harper Collins thesaurus less often.
The OED - the definitive definition is in here...
My old college dictionary (Oxford)
Oxford English for a dictionary
Thesaurus Collins concise haven't replaced it in years
Collins dictionary tends to be a little better on technical stuff but oxford is better for English usage
I use Franklin electronic Thesaurus/dictionary, its the size of a credit card and fits in your pocket.
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