Little Oxford English Dictionary

Description

Tried and tested for more than half a century, this is the best little dictionary in its price range, and is perfectly designed for quick reference. It gives short, precise definitions in straightforward language, provides separate, clear entries for derivatives, abbreviations and alternative spellings, and includes a new appendix on points of usage.

This is a major new edition of the Little Oxford English Dictionary, offering the most accurate and up-to-date coverage of essential, everyday vocabulary. Based on evidence from the Oxford English Corpus, a unique databank with hundreds of millions of words of English, it provides a fresh selection of 90,000 words, phrases, and definitions. Definitions are given in a clear, simple style, avoiding technical language, and are easier to understand than ever before, and there are hundreds of notes on spelling and grammar to help you get it right. A brand-new Factfinder centre section gives easy access to information on topics such as countries and their capitals, kings and queens, and weights and measures, as well as help with spelling and punctuation. A new, clear design makes the Little Oxford English Dictionary easy to use, and ideal for use at school, at home, and in the office.

Key Features

• A major new edition of this robust, portable dictionary, based on the authority of the Oxford English Corpus
• Up-to-date coverage of 90,000 words, phrases, and definitions
• Definitions are given in a clear, simple style, and are easier to understand than ever before
• Spelling tips: hundreds of notes on spelling and grammar to help you get it right
• NEW: Factfinder centre section gives easy access to information on topics such as countries and capitals, kings and queens, and weights and measures
• Ideal for school, home, and the office