Oceano Compact English Dictionary

• 55.000 words, expressions and phrasal verbs. • Over 80.000 definitions. • Over 250 tables with notes on grammar, usage, pronunciation, and word histories. • Clear, precise definitions in simple, direct language. • Fully up-to-date information, with the latest neologisms, technical terms and colloquial and slang expressions. • Examples to show language in use Explanations of grammar, correct usage and pronunciation. • Etymological comments on words of particular historical interest. • Words derived from the main headword clearly displayed. • Dual colour printing to facilitate looking up words. • Practical alphabetical thumb index.