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Compact Oxford English Dictionary

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This revised second edition of the Compact Oxford English Dictionary of Current English is the ideal comprehensive, value-for-money hardback dictionary for office, study, and home use.It offers up-to-the-minute coverage of over 145,000 words, phrases, and definitions from everyday English, including brand-new words, and in-text notes giving guidance on spelling, grammar, and usage.The revised edition also contains 32 pages of new appendices that include a Guide to Internet and electronic show more English, covering the language of email, chatrooms, and websites; and a Guide to Good English, offering help on spelling, commonly confused words, and punctuation. show less

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Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 423 — Language English & Old English languages Dictionaries of standard English
LCC: PE1628 .C635 — Language and Literature English language English Modern English
BISAC: REF REFERENCE Dictionaries

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Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
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