Oxford Dictionary of English
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 | Product Details: Hardcover 2110 pages Release Date: 11 August 2005 Publisher: OUP Oxford ISBN: 0198610572 Rating:   Sales Rank: 1641 | | Look for similar books by subject: | | Customers who bought this item also bought:
| | Customer Reviews: Excellent one volume reference (01 December 2008)This book is over 2100 pages long and includes some appendices such as a small guide to good English and lists of such things as countries of the world and British Prime Minsters. The combination of pronunciation, definitions and word derivation is more than sufficient for my needs and probably for most other people's too except for those engaged in specialist linguistic or literary studies. The Best, in my opinion (11 October 2008)The interesting thing about this dictionary, that makes it different from all the others, is the history behind it. Instead of revising or re-editing an existing dictionary, the authors carried out six years of study of the English language all over the world, for the first edition in 1998. They included elements that are internationally understandable, for English-speaking people everywhere. It isn't a British or American dictionary, it's an international English dictionary. Also contains entries on geographical places and people past and present. The phonetic transcription is only given for words or names where native English-speakers might hesitate with the pronunciation. My favourite Oxford dictionary! Highly recommended if you need a dictionary for international English. An Oxford monster (18 May 2008)This is a 'monster' of a tome, and probably the best single dictionary (and quite a bit more)resource you'll need. Well worth the investment - go ahead an buy it, you'll be glad you did. The Best (18 April 2008)In our house this is called The Book. I am not a native English speaker but live in England for 10 years. It has only failed me on one or two occasions for VERY specific words, otherwise - absolutely fantastic. I love explanations for origin of some words and historic notes - on many occasions it doubles as the encyclopedia. Wonderful. The bees' knees of dictionaries (08 October 2007)A huge, detailed dictionary - and encyclopedia - makes it really two books in one. Its clear layout makes it incredibly user-friendly too. Take care when page turning though! Plus points: > Over a third of a million words, phrases and definitions. > Encyclopedic entries include people and places. > Detailed word origins. > Usage boxes for guidance on English usage and common errors. > Word meanings are numbered (compare this point to the multitude of semi-colons in the Chambers Dictionary). > Very up-to-date (there's a definition of 'wiki'). Minus points: > Pages are as thin as tracing paper and seem liable to tear. A huge disappointment considering the cost. > It's too heavy too hold! | |
