Paperback Oxford English Dictionary

This fully updated edition offers over 120,000 words, phrases, and definitions. It covers all the words you need for everyday use, carefully selected from the evidence of the Oxford English Corpus, a databank of 21st century English, containing over 2 billion words.The Factfinder centre section gives quick-reference entries on topics including famous people, countries, and science.

The benefit of reading this book: Authoritative and Comprehensive: It provides a substantial collection of words, phrases, and definitions, usually over 120,000, carefully selected from the vast Oxford English Corpus, a massive database of contemporary English. This ensures you have access to a wide vocabulary reflecting current usage.

Enhanced Vocabulary and Language Skills: Regularly consulting a dictionary helps you understand the precise meanings of words, leading to a richer vocabulary and improved communication in both speaking and writing.

Improved Reading Comprehension: When you encounter unfamiliar words, looking them up in a reliable dictionary like the Oxford English Dictionary significantly improves your understanding of texts.

Accurate Spelling and Grammar: Dictionaries often provide guidance on spelling, hyphenation, and sometimes basic grammar points, helping you write more accurately. Understanding Nuances of Language: You can learn about different senses of a word, its connotations, and how it's used in context through example sentences that are often included.