Author: Catherine Soanes
Angus Stevenson/
Editor(s): Catherine Soanes & Angus Stevenson
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Year: 2004
Language: English
Pages: 1708
ISBN/UPC (if available): 0195670280
Description
A major new edition of this world-famous dictionary offers the most authoritative description of the English language, with up-to-date coverage of more than 240,000 words, phrases, and meanings.
The clearest, most accurate definitions, based on the largest language research programme in the world.
Thousands of brand-new words and senses from Oxford's unrivalled new words research.
Word Histories give a fascinating insight into the history and development of hundreds of words.
Hundreds of extra notes offer help with grammar, punctuation, and usage.
Hundreds of extra notes offer help with grammar, punctuation, and usage.
Full appendices including new sections on styles of language and electronic communication.
Contents
Editorial Team
Preface
Introduction
Guide to the use of the dictionary
Abbreviations used in the dictionary
Note on trademarks and proprietary status
CONCISE OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY
Appendices