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# There are regional and cultural differences in pronunciation. # Unless it is a fully comprehensive dictionary, some words and definitions will have been omitted. # They often fail to explain the subtle usage differences between words of similar meaning. # You need to know how to spell the word before you can look it up to see how to spell it. Of course, these 'disadvantages' pale into insignificance when compared with the tremendous advantages of dictionaries.

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One disadvantage of a dictionary is that it may not include all words in a language, especially slang or regional dialects. Additionally, dictionaries may not always provide comprehensive or up-to-date meanings, leading to potential inaccuracies or misunderstandings.

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