Oxford Dictionary of English (Dictionary)

This dictionary is the definitive guide to modern (and some not-so-modern) English. Not only does it contain every word you have ever come across (and lots you are never likely to), it also has lots of place names, famous people and historical events, meaning that, unless you want a great deal of detail on very specific things, this volume is practically an encyclopedia and dictionary in one. The Contents The typeface is very clear, and shaded ...
...the letters begin and end, making it easier to find what you're looking for. It doesn't have indented thumb tabs, but they annoy me anyway, so unless you are used to this, then it's no problem. The pronunciation of difficult words is given, and the phonetic alphabet is at the bottom of each page for easy reference. It's good that pronunciations are not given for absolutely every word, because this saves the page being cluttered up with symbols, but ...

fmml 14.07.2008 · Read full review
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The Oxford Dictionary of English in my opinion (and I'm sure in many others) is THE best dictionary without a doubt. Its the most trusted and probably the most used. I recommend The oxford dictionary to anyone and everyone, and its a must have in every home. The additional features that are avaliable in the Dictionary is also very impressive and I would say a 'God send' especially when formally writing. The Dictionary is very well written, with great ...
...comments that help further with understanding of the sense of which the word should be used in. Its is extremely useful and is always being used in our house. I would encourage young children in particular to use the Oxford Dictionary to assist them in their learning and especially spelling. ...

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I've never eally a big fan of dictionaries. Simply because it takes forever to find the word I'm looking for. I only bought this aas I desperately needed one at the time while doing a course that was heavily essay based and involved reading big 'shoe box' books. To my suprise I found this really easy to use and in particular the font is really easy on the eye and doesn't let you get lost in the sea of black print. The descriptions and meanings are ...
...for as I really didn't have time to waste. At £12.99, under less desperate circumstance i wouldn't have bought it - but worth every penny. Now, I can't live without this dictionary and although, just a humble paperback - you will make the effort to look after it as it looks after you. ...

Leighsa 04.01.2008 · Read full review
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