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 program in the world. Thousands of brand-new words and senses, from Oxford's unrivaled 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. Full appendices including new sections on styles of language and electronic communication
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 program in the world. Thousands of brand-new words and senses, from Oxford's unrivaled 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. Full appendices including new sections on styles of language and electronic communication