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in the dictionary vs In dictionary

Both "in the dictionary" and "in dictionary" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "In the dictionary" is used when referring to a specific dictionary that has been previously mentioned or is known, while "in dictionary" is used in a more general sense, without specifying a particular dictionary.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 633 views

in the dictionary

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "in the dictionary" when referring to a specific dictionary that has been previously mentioned or is known.

Examples:

  • The word is not in the dictionary I have at home.
  • You can find the definition in the dictionary on the shelf.
  • Jan 23, 2024 ... Look it up in the dictionary. try to develop the habit of going to the dictionary whenever you encounter an unfamiliar word. Recent Examples ...
  • May 12, 2023 ... Why is it in the dictionary? First off, we're not fans of saying that something is “not a word.” Just because a word isn't ( ...
  • Jun 14, 2001 ... ... in the dictionary. Do You Ever Use the Word "Doh"? The Simpsons only popularized the term; it was actually used extensively in the 1950s ...
  • Veeam Community discussions and solutions for: The given key was not present in the dictionary of Veeam Backup & Replication.
  • Oct 3, 2016 ... ... in the dictionary" (adding stamps seems to be the most common case, but just changing a field seems to cause it occasionally as well).
  • Mar 24, 2015 ... ... in the dictionary" , and i tried to find why i got this error and i found out that if there is one list field getting information from ...
  • Apr 9, 2019 ... How to figure out the error "The given key was not present in the dictionary" ? please help me out. Thank you. Hi Nandini,. can you please ...
  • Dec 15, 2023 ... There aren't enough words in the dictionary to help express the sincere gratitude I've felt as I transitioned out of my role at Nike on Dec ...

Alternatives:

  • in that dictionary
  • in this dictionary
  • in your dictionary
  • in my dictionary
  • in our dictionary

In dictionary

This phrase is correct but less common in English, used in a more general sense.

Use "in dictionary" in a general context without specifying a particular dictionary.

Examples:

  • The term is commonly used in dictionary definitions.
  • It's important to check the spelling in dictionary entries.

Alternatives:

  • in dictionaries
  • within the dictionary
  • inside the dictionary
  • within dictionaries
  • inside dictionaries

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