Compact Oxford English Dictionary of Current English

by Catherine Soanes (Editor)

• Used

  Hardcover
  2003

  $4.20

  This revised second edition of the Compact Oxford English Dictionary of Current English is the ideal comprehensive, value-for-money hardback dictionary for office, study, and home use. It offers up-to-the-minute coverage of over 145,000 words, phrases, and definitions from everyday English, including brand-new words, and in-text notes giving guidance on spelling, grammar, and usage. The revised edition also contains 32 pages of new appendices that include a Guide to Internet and electronic English, covering the language of email, chatrooms, and websites; and a Guide to Good English, offering help on spelling, commonly confused words, and punctuation.

• Used

  Hardcover
  2005

  $3.25

  The Compact Oxford English Dictionary of Current English third edition is a major new edition of the Compact Oxford English Dictionary of Current English second edition (2001, revised edition published 2003). This new edition has been completely revised to make it the perfect choice for general family reference as well as for use in the office or secondary school: definitions are clearer and simpler to understand, there are thousands more examples showing words in use, and also lots of new usage notes and extra help with pronunciation of tricky words. In addition, there is a substantial new centre section, Effective English, which provides practical help on achieving good English in everyday situations such as writing CVs and letters of complaint. A new two-colour text design ensures that the dictionary is both accessible and attractive for the general user.

• New

  hardcover
  

  $17.39

  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. Find out more about our living language using oxforddictionaries.com, Oxford's home for dictionaries and language reference.