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in the dictionary vs on the dictionary

Both 'in the dictionary' and 'on the dictionary' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In the dictionary' is used when referring to the location of a word or information within the dictionary. 'On the dictionary' is used when something physically rests on top of the dictionary.

Last updated: March 06, 2024 • 4564 views

in the dictionary

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'in the dictionary' when referring to the location of a word or information within the dictionary. For example, 'I found the definition of the word in the dictionary.'

Examples:

  • The word 'apple' is in the dictionary.
  • Look up the word 'elephant' in the dictionary.
  • I couldn't find that term in the dictionary.
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  • 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:

  • inside the dictionary
  • within the dictionary

on the dictionary

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

Use 'on the dictionary' when something is physically resting on top of the dictionary. For example, 'The cat is sleeping on the dictionary.'

Examples:

  • There is a cup on the dictionary.
  • She placed her phone on the dictionary.
  • The pen is on the dictionary.

Alternatives:

  • resting on the dictionary
  • sitting on the dictionary

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