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Does anybody know of a dictionary that gives not only the meaning of the word, but also a sentence using the word? Some dictionaries do so, but not always - it is very sporadic. A sentence would better help my son understand the meaning. Thank you.
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Hello BreezyGal, herbiji
Have you tried this one?
http://www.websters-online-dictionary.org/

If not yet, please take a look. I like it
thanks dear . Roro
I haven't tried it before
perfect dictionary
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thank you
and I hope this help too

http://www.thefreedictionary.com
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Hi herbiji
Thank you for your link, I didn't know that one. Looks great.

See you,
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hello BreezyGal
I think Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Provide the reader with sentences which help in understanding the words you look up

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Hello BreezyGal, herbiji
Have you tried this one?
http://www.websters-online-dictionary.org/

If not yet, please take a look. I like it
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Hello BreezyGal, herbiji
Have you tried this one?
http://www.websters-online-dictionary.org/

If not yet, please take a look. I like it

didnt know that. thanks
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There are these as well:

Cambridge Dictionaries Online - Cambridge University Press
Dictionary and Thesaurus - Merriam-Webster Online
Dictionary.com
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comatose definition - Dictionary - MSN Encarta

It's a speaking dictionary. You can also hear the correct pronunciation of the word!
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