Compact Oxford English dictionary of current English
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Compact Oxford English dictionary of current English
Oxford University Press, 2005
3rd ed
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Compact Oxford English dictionary
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ISBN 9780198610229
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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.
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: [set] ISBN 9780198610991
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A special combination pack of the market-leading Compact Oxford English Dictionary and the Oxford Compact Thesaurus. The Compact Oxford English Dictionary contains over 140,000 words, phrases, and definitions. Definitions are clear and simple to understand, there are thousands of examples showing words in context, and lots of new usage notes and extra help with the pronunciation of tricky words. The Oxford Compact Thesaurus is perfect for anyone who wants to increase their vocabulary and write more effectively, and is great for word games. It offers up-to-date coverage of over 300,000 alternative and opposite words, with thousands more examples of real usage to help you identify the synonym you need. The Effective English sections in both volumes help you to put your language skills into practice confidently and accurately. Attractively designed in a new colour layout, together the two volumes provide the essential compact English language reference.
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