Webster's New World Basic Dictionary of American English

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• ISBN13: 9780028623818
• ISBN10: 0028623819
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-08-04
• Publisher: Webster's New World

Summary

Webster's New World Basic Dictionary of American English The Dictionary You Can Count on to Help You ... ... understand what you're reading. Nearly 50,000 entries cover the most basic and important terms you'll meet every day in the news, at work, and in the classroom. Definitions are based on the renowned Webster's New World College Dictionary-- always reliable and up to date. ... write with real confidence. Discussions of synonyms show you how to pick your words carefully and correctly. Notes on usage provide expert advice on grammar and punctuation. Over 25,000 examples of how words are actually used help you know from the start that you're writing correctly. ... know you have the facts on your side. Tables give you helpful information on everything from nations of the world and their capitals to standard measurements. The facts you need are always easy to find. The most complete resource with the most useful information about the words you reallyneed to know.Instant, accurate spellingsReliable, easy-to-use pronunciationsCommon abbreviationsBasic vocabulary in law, government, science, education, medicine, the arts, and moreWidely used business and financial termsEntries for important people-- historical and contemporaryGeographical information for cities, countries, historic places, oceans, rivers, and mountain ranges worldwideHundreds of clear, helpful illustrationswww.hungryminds.com

Table of Contents

Staff	vi	(1)
Foreword	vii	(2)
Guide to the Use of the Dictionary	ix	(9)
Abbreviations Used in This Dictionary	xviii
Basic Dictionary of American English	1-1028	(1027)
Nations of the World	1029	(4)
The United States	1033	(1)
U.S. Cities by Population	1034	(2)
Canada and Mexico	1036	(1)
Weights and Measures	1037