The American Heritage Dictionary for Learners of English

• ISBN13: 9780618249510
• ISBN10: 0618249516
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-10-15
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Summary

Specially designed to meet the needs of ESL students, this Dictionary is a necessity for anyone seeking to learn and use American English effectively. Its many distinctive features include: Clear and precise definitions adapted from the acclaimed American Heritages Dictionary; Extensive vocabulary, fully up-to-date for the 21st century; Abundant idioms and example sentences; Word Building Notes and Usage Notes with expanded information on vocabulary; More comprehensive grammar information than any comparable dictionary; A wealth of informative photographs and illustrations; and New Reference and Study Guide offering convenient help with basic English grammar, style, and much more.

Author Biography

The Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries and of other reference titles published by Houghton Mifflin Company are trained lexicographers with a varied array of interests and expertise. Most of the editors hold graduate degrees and have studied at least one foreign language. Several have degrees in linguistics or in the history of the English language. Others have degrees in science or sometimes other disciplines. All the editors familiarize themselves with the vocabulary in specific subject areas, collect materials on new developments and usage, and work in association with consultants to ensure that the content of our publications is as accurate and as up-to-date as possible.