Beginner's Dictionary of American English Usage, Second Edition

by Collin, Peter

• ISBN13: 9780071396554
• ISBN10: 0071396551
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-07-10
• Publisher: McGraw Hill
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Summary

Selling more than 58,000 in its first edition,Beginner's Dictionary of American English Usagehas been revised and brought right up-to-date to contain today's 4,000 most commonly used words. Definitions are simple and brief, utilizing only words contained within the dictionary's pages. If you want to learn English as spoken by Americans, this dictionary is for you. It's easy to follow and absolutely indispensable. Each entry offers at least one example sentence, identifies parts of speech, and lists multiple meanings.

Author Biography

Peter Collin, Miriam Lowi, and Carol Weiland are experienced lexicographers.

Table of Contents

Meeting the needs of all English-language learners, theBeginner's Dictionary of American English Usagehas been newly updated and revised. The words featured in this dictionary are the 4,000 most commonly used words in English. Definitions are brief and are written in simple language, using only words contained in this dictionary. In addition, each entry offers at least one example sentence (shown clearly in bold type), makingBeginner's Dictionary of American English Usagea uniquely practical guide to contemporary American English Usage and invaluable to English-language learners of all ages. Special features include: Clear, easy-to-follow guides to pronunciation Parts of speech identified for all entries Multiple meanings listed separately Fully labeled illustrations of everyday vocabulary