Free eBooks Pocket Oxford American Dictionary Available To Downloads
Extensively redesigned and rewritten, the second edition of Pocket Oxford American Dictionary combines its highly popular, pocket-sized packaging with a dramatic revision of the copy, with completely reworded entries throughout.With more than 140,000 words, phrases, and definitions, including a wealth of new words, sample sentences, and usage notes, this marvelous edition makes it easier than ever before to find the correct meaning of a word. The editors have completely rewritten the entries, stressing everyday English to make each definition as accessible as possible. Moreover, they have used the latest evidence from the Oxford English Corpus--a vast database of some two billion words, offering an unparalleled portrait of our language--to uncover the most common and most important meanings of words and phrases in contemporary American English. The editors have also organized the meanings in an entry according to these findings, so that the most likely definition of a word occurs first. In addition, the Dictionary features thousands of real examples that highlight how words are used by recognized writers, and it includes hundreds of usage, grammar, and spelling tips based on evidence of real mistakes. Finally, the Dictionary boasts a new page layout, with a more open and accessible design, with an emphasis on readability.This is an essential resource for people on the go, who need a portable and reliable guide to our language.
Paperback: 1008 pages
Publisher: Oxford University Press; 2 edition (June 6, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0195301633
ISBN-13: 978-0195301632
Product Dimensions: 8 x 2 x 5.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
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I have this dictionary, along with the M-W Collegiate (8th ed.), the American Heritage Dictionary (4th ed.), and an American Heritage Desk Dictionary, along with a number of pocket dictionaries. This Pocket Oxford American Dictionary has a surprising number of definitions. I've found words in this dictionary that aren't in my M-W or A-H Desk Dictionary, and the definitions are clear and concise. It also has lots of usage notes that are easy to understand and are very helpful. This is a great dictionary, regardless of cost, and it's nice that it's reasonably portable as well. I highly recommend it.
This is a wonderful dictionary for the price. The reason I gave it 4 stars, it has no roots. You have no idea if the word is from Latin,or Old English.
I am a graduate student in NYC. Not a native speaker of English. The reason I bought this dictionary is because I felt tired with searching internet for some usage of a phrase or a slang. This dictionary is handy and really informative - it includes many frequently used phrases, and also provides some examples for explanation. Very good for me.
This 978 page dictionary is definitely not for a pocket - except perhaps in an overcoat. However, this is the best coffee table or side-desk dictionary I have used because it has a large quantity of words and it is simply a pleasure to pick-up and grasp - much of which comes from being a paperback. It is ergonomically right-sized. After buying one for me, I have since purchased three more (two for my children and one for their friend as a graduation gift). This book does not include the etymology of any word and it is written with a small font size, but this allows the book to be jammed with so many words. This is not a discounted book, but it is fairly priced because I use it most everyday.
This book is more "desk sized" but it is VERY much better than the Webster's I was using. At 978 pages, small font, it has far more words than other dictionaries you'd want to keep handy for quick reference. It isn't perfect. It didn't have "plein-air" when I needed it but it has at least 5 times the number of entries the other has and at a college plus level. Great value!
This is a great dictionary, though I wouldn't call it a "pocket" dictionary. I was looking for something on the smaller side to keep in my backpack for college but this is too big. It is my own fault for not reading the dimensions. I will keep it at home though.
The dimensions are 5" x 8", and 2" thick. I keep this by my desk, and it's very handy. Many of the definitions have examples of how a word is used in a sentence. Words that are easily confused for one another are pointed out and clarified, with further notes on usage.Bonus: It lists all the US Presidents (along with life dates, party and term in office), US States (traditional/postal abbreviations and capitals), countries of the world (with capitals and continents), standard/metric weights and measures, and chemical elements (symbols and atomic numbers).
The dictionary is about 5.3" x 8", which is slightly bigger than I expected. Soft cover. Words are a bit small. Other than that it's decent dictionary to have.
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