Pocket Oxford English Dictionary by Catherine Soanes

Pocket Oxford English Dictionary by Catherine Soanes

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In this pocket English dictionary, 120,000 words, phrases and definitions appear. Thousands of examples illustrate idiomatic usage. Irregular noun, verb and adjectival inflections are spelled out in full, while guidance on grammar and good usage is provided by in-text notes. Thematic tables cover subjects such as countries and chemical elements.

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Pocket Oxford English Dictionary by Catherine Soanes

This is a reissue of the ninth edition of the world's longest-established and best-selling pocket English dictionary. It is one of the new generation Oxford dictionaries derived from the database of the highly-acclaimed New Oxford Dictionary of English and is particularly user friendly with its elegant open design, with different elements starting on new lines. It offers excellent coverage of English as an international language, the defining style is straightforward and non-technical, and thousands of examples illustrate idiomatic usage. All irregular noun, verb, and adjectival inflections are spelled out in full, while guidance on grammar and good usage is provided by in-text notes. Additional features include Wordbuilder boxes giving information on related words and thematic tables on subjects such as countries, chemical elements, and nationalities. This title replaces ISBN: 0-19-861334-2.
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ISBN 13 9780198605713
ISBN 10 0198605714
Title Pocket Oxford English Dictionary
Author Catherine Soanes
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 2002-09-01
Number of pages 1099
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.