Collins COBUILD English language dictionary

Author(s)

• University of Birmingham. English Department
• Sinclair, John

Bibliographic Information

Collins COBUILD English language dictionary

[developed and compiled in the English Department at the University of Birmingham ; editor in chief, John Sinclair]

Collins, 1987

• : pbk
• : cased ed
• : ja (並製)
• : ja (上製本)
• : Klett

Other Title

コリンズ・コウビルド英語辞典

Note

"COBUILD is the Collins Birmingham University International Language Database"--On p. preceding t.p

Accompanied by guide: "コリンズ・コウビルド英語辞典 : 特色と使い方"(6 p. ; 19 cm)

Other title from accompanied guide

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

: pbk ISBN 9780003700237

Description

This is a dictionary of English as it is normally used, written and presented in plain English. By presenting the patterns of spoken or plain English in a new format, it enables easier and earlier use of a monolingual dictionary. This dictionary is suitable for all learners of English from intermediate to advanced level. There are over 70,000 references and over 90,000 examples, taken from books, magazines and newspapers. The wordlist is up-to-date and gives detailed treatment to the most frequently used words in English. All senses are explained in clear, natural English, using carefully chosen vocabulary to ensure that each meaning can be easily understood. Each spelling of a word is given in full to ensure clarity and essential grammar is contained in the wording of each definition. Synonyms and antonyms are given, as well as guidance on pronunciation using the International Phonetic Alphabet.

Volume

: cased ed ISBN 9780003750218

Description

This is a dictionary of English as it is actually used and is also written and presented in plain English. By presenting the patterns of spoken or plain English in a new format, it enables easier and earlier use of a monolingual dictionary. This dictionary is suitable for all learners of English from intermediate to advanced level. There are over 70,000 references and over 90,000 examples, taken from books, magazines and newspapers. The wordlist is up-to-date and gives detailed treatment to the most frequently used words in English. All senses are explained in clear, natural English, using carefully chosen vocabulary to ensure that each meaning can be easily understood. Each spelling of a word is given in full to ensure clarity and essential grammar is contained in the wording of each definition. Synonyms and antonyms are given, as well as guidance on pronunciation using the International Phonetic Alphabet.

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Details

• NCID: BA00837011
• ISBN:
  • 0003700232
  • 0003750213
  • 487963400X
  • 4879634018
  • 3125179106
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: London
• Pages/Volumes: xxiv, 1703 p.
• Size: 25 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : PE1628
  • DC : 423
  • NDC8 : 833
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : English language -- Dictionaries