Pocket Oxford English Dictionary

• Fully updated and revised, offering up-to-date coverage of current English for everyday use
• Over 120,000 words, phrases, and definitions, with definitions even clearer than before
• NEW: spelling notes give you help with commonly misspelled words (e.g. necessary,accommodate)
• Extra usage notes offer guidance on grammar and confusable words (e.g. starting a sentence with and, the difference between accept and except)
• More help with pronunciations of difficult words (e.g. advantageous, gelatinous, amphibian)
• NEW: clear, open design makes the dictionary more accessible than ever
• 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. 6 months' access* is included with this book

The Pocket Oxford English Dictionary tenth edition is an updated and fully revised edition of the best-selling Pocket Oxford English Dictionary ninth edition. It is a handy hardback dictionary for the home and office, and is also suitable for study. This popular dictionary covers all the words you need for everyday use and has excellent coverage of core vocabulary. For this edition the definitions are clearer than ever before and there is lots of help with those aspects of the language (such as spelling, pronunciation, and usage) which cause most difficulties.

In particular, there are hundreds of new spelling notes to help with tricky words that are commonly misspelled, extra usage notes giving advice on good English, and more help with pronunciations of difficult words. A new open design ensures that this dictionary is even more accessible and easier to use than ever before.

The dictionary includes 6 months' access* to Oxford's premium online dictionary and thesaurus service, Oxford Dictionaries Pro, updated regularly with the latest developments to words and meanings, so you will have the most accurate picture of English available.

Find out more about our living language using Oxford Dictionaries Pro. Hear how words are spoken with thousands of audio pronunciations, and access over 1.9 million real English example sentences to see how words are used in context. Improve your confidence in writing with helpful grammar and punctuation guides, full thesaurus information, style and usage help, and much more.
 

Readership: This is an accessible dictionary ideal for anyone wanting a well-priced, smaller hardback dictionary for everyday use, at home, school, or in the office.