The
Oxford Dictionary of Current English is the most
comprehensive paperback dictionary of its kind, providing full and
up-to-date coverage of English as it is used today around the world.
The
Dictionary
offers over 120,000 words, phrases, and definitions, and uses a
straightforward writing style that avoids technical language, ensuring
that definitions are even clearer than before. This edition includes
over two hundred new definitions, words from technology, current events,
or popular culture that have only recently become part of our
mainstream language, such as "A-list," "domain name," and "WMD." It uses
thousands of examples to illustrate idiomatic usage, showing how words
and phrases are used in everyday speech. In addition, all irregular
noun, verb, and adjectival inflections are spelled out in full, while
in-text notes provide guidance on grammar and good usage. All of these
features are presented in new layout designed to be as clear as
possible, making information easily accessible and the definition you
are looking for a snap to find.
Compact and portable, with high quality binding and covers, the
Oxford Dictionary of Current English
is perfect for everyday reference, at home, at school, or in the
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Features:
- · The most comprehensive paperback dictionary of its kind
- · Over 120,000 words, phrases, and definitions
- · Simple writing style makes definitions even clearer than before
- · Full and up-to-date coverage of English as it is used today around the world
- · Over 200 spelling notes give advice on commonly misspelled words, such as 'accommodate' and 'receive'
- · Additional usage notes offering advice on good English and commonly confused words
- · Additional help with the pronunciation of difficult words
- · Thousands of real examples of usage show how the language works in context