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Originally Posted by GeoffC
I do not NEED a dictionary. When reading from paper I generally just read through words that I didn't understand, relying much on the sense to 'guess' the meaning. The alternative of having an often heavy dictionary always to hand was too much trouble!!
OTOH, having the facility on the Cybook has enhanced my reading experience, 'cause I can now investigate words more thoroughly.
I accept that the main area I need a dictionary is when I'm writing - but that is another issue / poll entirely....
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I often find myself looking up words I know. Sometimes I get the feeling the author is using it in a more nuanced way than I'm grasping and having a more thorough definition really adds to my experience. I can usually get words from context alone but it's fun getting the real definition. I wish the Kindle had multiple dictionaries like the Cybook, though.