Product Description
Compact Oxford English Dictionary 3rd Edition (hardback)
- A hardback dictionary, ideal for everyday reference at home, school, or work.
- Contains over 150,000 words, phrases, and definitions.
- Two-colour layout and accessible design help you find the information you need quickly and easily.
- Features all the words you need, with extensive coverage of essential vocabulary, plus the most-used technical and specialist terms.
- Effective English centre section, full of practical advice, helps you use language more effectively.
- Discover more about English using our fully integrated online dictionary and thesaurus, which is updated regularly so you can see the latest changes to the language.
- Normal>Useful encyclopedic middle/extra matter for South Africa, e.g. history of SA English, SA presidents and prime ministers, Some SA national and provincial statistics, SA languages, etc.
- Over 200,000 entries, including hundreds of new words and terms.
- Around 2,000 South African words authoritatively explained.
- Exceptionally clear definitions using straightforward English.
- Tricky points of grammar and usage made clear, with offensive words signposted.
