Synopses & Reviews
Based on a vast database of over two hundred million words, the Oxford Pocket American Dictionary of Current English offers superb coverage of American English. Oxford's U.S. Dictionaries Program has taken a state-of-the-art approach to the design of reference works, focusing on the words users most commonly encounter, and omitting those rarely used. All Oxford American dictionaries use an easy-to-use respelling system to show how entries are pronounced. It uses simple, familiar markings to represent common American English sounds. The result is the most reliable word resource available, one that is more practical and less expensive, perfect for students or the general reader. Its features include:
DT Grammar, Style, and Usage Notes that give guidance on correct English
DT Hundreds of Word Histories that provide a fascinating background to our language
DT 225 illustrations, commissioned by Oxford's U.S. Dictionaries Program, that add important visual information to complement the definitions
DT Reference appendices with information on weights and measures, metric conversions, chemical elements, countries of the world, U.S. states and presidents, and much more
Affordable, durable, easy to read and completely up to date, this is the finest dictionary of its size available. date, this is the finest dictionary of its size available.
[On Cover]
DT 180,000 concise definitions and entries
DT 3,000 biographical and geographical entries
Review
"The layout has been improved from the 1st edition and features a clear, bright font and accessible format." --Book News
Synopsis
This all-new edition (replacing the Oxford American Dictionary of Current English) packs an extraordinary amount of information in a package that is practical, dependable, affordable, and easy to read. It includes more than 180,000 entries and definitions complete with pronunciations, parts of
speech, syllabification, inflected forms, and derivatives; Usage Notes that give helpful information on correct English; hundreds of Word Histories that provide fascinating background on the lives of words; more than 300 carefully chosen illustrations; and a handy Ready Reference section with
information about weights and measures, chemical elements, U.S. states and presidents, punctuation, frequently misspelled words, and much more.
Synopsis
This all-new edition (replacing the Oxford American Dictionary of Current English) packs an extraordinary amount of information in a package that is practical, dependable, affordable, and easy to read. It includes more than 180,000 entries and definitions complete with pronunciations, parts of
speech, syllabification, inflected forms, and derivatives, together with Usage Notes that give helpful information on correct English.
Synopsis
Extensively redesigned and rewritten, the second edition of
Pocket Oxford American Dictionary combines its highly popular, pocket-sized packaging with a dramatic revision of the copy, with completely reworded entries throughout.
With more than 140,000 words, phrases, and definitions, including a wealth of new words, sample sentences, and usage notes, this marvelous edition makes it easier than ever before to find the correct meaning of a word. The editors have completely rewritten the entries, stressing everyday English to make each definition as accessible as possible. Moreover, they have used the latest evidence from the Oxford English Corpus--a vast database of some two billion words, offering an unparalleled portrait of our language--to uncover the most common and most important meanings of words and phrases in contemporary American English. The editors have also organized the meanings in an entry according to these findings, so that the most likely definition of a word occurs first. In addition, the Dictionary features thousands of real examples that highlight how words are used by recognized writers, and it includes hundreds of usage, grammar, and spelling tips based on evidence of real mistakes. Finally, the Dictionary boasts a new page layout, with a more open and accessible design, with an emphasis on readability.
This is an essential resource for people on the go, who need a portable and reliable guide to our language.
Synopsis
Extensively redesigned and rewritten, the second edition of
Pocket Oxford American Dictionary combines its highly popular, pocket-sized packaging with a dramatic revision of the copy, with completely reworded entries throughout.
With more than 140,000 words, phrases, and definitions, including a wealth of new words, sample sentences, and usage notes, this marvelous edition makes it easier than ever before to find the correct meaning of a word. The editors have completely rewritten the entries, stressing everyday English to make each definition as accessible as possible. Moreover, they have used the latest evidence from the Oxford English Corpus--a vast database of some two billion words, offering an unparalleled portrait of our language--to uncover the most common and most important meanings of words and phrases in contemporary American English. The editors have also organized the meanings in an entry according to these findings, so that the most likely definition of a word occurs first. In addition, the Dictionary features thousands of real examples that highlight how words are used by recognized writers, and it includes hundreds of usage, grammar, and spelling tips based on evidence of real mistakes. Finally, the Dictionary boasts a new page layout, with a more open and accessible design, with an emphasis on readability.
This is an essential resource for people on the go, who need a portable and reliable guide to our language.
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A comprehensive dictionary at a great value to help you find the right word every time.
Synopsis
The Chamnbers Paperback Dictionary offers thousands of clear adn up-to-date definitions and numerous notes to help with tricky points of language This new edition, which features 37,000 definitions explaining the meaning of 26,000 words and phrases, comes with a "Good Writing and Spelling" supplement full of practical guidance and covering everything from the most commonly misspelled English words to prefixes and suffixes in both UK and US English.
About the Author
Chambers is one of the worlds most respected dictionary publishers, appealing particularly to word lovers and those who revel in all the quirks of the English language. Meticulously researched and expertly written, the highly acclaimed Chambers range has been at the forefront of presenting knowledge and learning in an engaging and accessible way since it was first established in the 19th century.