Concise English Dictionary

by Unkown (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1999

  $3.25

  The only concise dictionary with entries for people and places. Collins Concise Dictionary is the only concise dictionary which has encyclopedic entries for people, places, regions, and ideas...but that's not all. It is also the most comprehensive guide to the changing language of today. * spellings of all irregular or confusing words are given in full; * notes on current language use are given for problem words; * science, technology, and computing are fully covered, along with over 200 other specialist subjects; * examples of real English are given to illustrate the word in use; * pronunciations are given for all headwords; * all derived words are clearly signalled. All this, plus all the new words and meanings that you would expect to find in a Collins dictionary, clearly laid out in a newly designed page making it quick and easy to find the information you need.

• Used

  Hardcover
  2001

  $4.75

  As well as being a comprehensive guide to the changing language of today, this concise dictionary incldues encylopaedic entries for people, places, regions, and ideas. Features include: spellings of all irregular or confusing words in full; newly revised notes on current language use for problem words; full coverage of science, technology, and computing, along with over 200 other specialist subjects; examples of real English to illustrate the word in use; and pronunciations for all headwords.