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Third edition revised
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Compact Oxford English Dictionary of Current English
Third edition revised
Revised Edition
Oxford Dictionaries
1,264 pages
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210x132mm
978-0-19-953296-4
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Hardback
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19 June 2008
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- 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. 12 months' access* is included with this book
Its excellent coverage of essential English vocabulary and clear, accessible style make this revised edition of the Compact Oxford English Dictionary of Current English ideal 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 as complementary and complimentary, orforbear and forebear, as well as
giving advice on grammar.
The Effective English section 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.
The dictionary includes 12 months' access* to Oxford's premium online dictionary and thesaurus service, Oxford Dictionaries Pro updated regularly with the latest developments to words and
meanings, so you will have the most accurate picture of English available.
Find out more about our living language using Oxford Dictionaries Pro.Hear how words are spoken with thousands of audio pronunciations, and access over 1.9 million real English example sentences to see how words are used in context. Improve your confidence in writing with helpful grammar and punctuation guides, full thesaurus information, style and usage help, and much more.
*Available in selected markets (UK, Europe, Australia, Canada, and South Africa). Terms and conditions apply; please see www.oxforddictionaries.com/access for information.Readership: For anyone needing an everyday
hardback dictionary suitable for home, school, or work.
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