Description
Its excellent coverage of essential English vocabulary and clear, accessible style make this revised edition of theCompact Oxford English Dictionary of Current Englishideal for general everyday use.
Straightforward definitions are accompanied by plenty of example sentences to show how words behave in the language. Usage notes on tricky parts of English help you distinguish between commonly confused words, such ascomplementaryandcomplimentary,orforbearandforebear, as well as giving advice on grammar.
TheEffective Englishsection in the centre of the dictionary is packed with advice on how to use English in a variety of situations, such as writing CVs or letters of complaint. This revised edition has been completely redesigned and now contains even more practical help with correspondence.
The clear layout and attractive two-colour design enable you to find the infromation you want quickly and easily, and the uncomplicated definitions give you the most accurate picture of the language possible.
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Features
A hardback dictionary, ideal for everyday reference at home, school, or work
Contains over 150,000 words, phrases, and definitions
Two-colour layout and accessible design help you find the information you need quickly and easily
Features all the words you need, with extensive coverage of essential vocabulary, plus the most-used technical and specialist terms
Effective English centre section, full of practical advice, helps you use language more effectively
Discover more about English using our fully integrated online dictionary and thesaurus, which is updated regularly so you can see the latest changes to the language.
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