Oxford advanced learner's dictionary of current English. /

Hornby, A. S.

Oxford advanced learner's dictionary of current English. / A.S. Hornby ; edited by Sally Wehmeier ; phonetics editor, Michael Ashby. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, c2000. - xii, 1539 p. : ill. (some col.) 24 cm.

Arranges and presents information in a clear way,with the use of short cuts to help the user pinpoints the meaning searched for.The definitions are written using defining vocabulary under 3000 words, .This defining vocabulary is not made shorter by allowing prefixes and suffixes attached to the stem of a listed word.Added are usage notes,word-family boxes,topic and study pages which show links between vocabulary items and together with the help notes give guidance on usage.The origin notes provides insights into the etymology of some colorful words and expressions.

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