A dictionary containing over 68,000 references. It provides help with spelling by showing all irregular forms, gives clear and simple meanings, and illustrates many definitions with examples of actual usage.
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• UNIQUELY COMPREHENSIVE – over 68,000 dictionary references and 220,000 thesaurus synonyms
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• SPECIAL COVERAGE – of terms used in school examination courses
• WIDE CHOICE OF SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS – with an average of 18 alternatives for every main entry
• Comprehensive dictionary text gives spelling, meaning, pronunciation, and grammatical information
• Coverage of today’s English, including the latest new words, phrases, and shifts of meaning
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• Synonym and antonym lists arranged in numbered senses so you can find exactly the right word for the context you have in mind
• Covers the whole range of language from slang to formal, with the labels to help you choose just the right word for your purpose