Oxford Dictionary of Current English
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The Oxford Dictionary of Current English is the most comprehensive paperback dictionary of its kind, providing full and up-to-date coverage of English as it is used today around the world.
The Dictionary offers over 120,000 words, phrases, and definitions, and uses a straightforward writing style that avoids technical language, ensuring that definitions are even clearer than before. This edition includes over two hundred new definitions, words from technology, current events, or popular culture that have only recently become part of our mainstream language, such as “A-list,” “domain name,” and “WMD.” It uses thousands of examples to illustrate idiomatic usage, showing how words and phrases are used in everyday speech. In addition, all irregular noun, verb, and adjectival inflections are spelled out in full, while in-text notes provide guidance on grammar and good usage. All of these features are presented in new layout designed to be as clear as possible, making information easily accessible and the definition you are looking for a snap to find.
Compact and portable, with high quality binding and covers, the Oxford Dictionary of Current English is perfect for everyday reference, at home, at school, or in the office. No one should be without this incredibly useful volume, while students and authors will find it an indispensable tool.
Features:
· The most comprehensive paperback dictionary of its kind
· Over 120,000 words, phrases, and definitions
· Simple writing style makes definitions even clearer than before
· Full and up-to-date coverage of English as it is used today around the world
· Over 200 spelling notes give advice on commonly misspelled words, such as ‘accommodate’ and ‘receive’
· Additional usage notes offering advice on good English and commonly confused words
· Additional help with the pronunciation of difficult words
· Thousands of real examples of usage show how the language works in context
Publisher : Oxford University Press; 4th edition (March 10, 2009)
Language : English
Paperback : 1104 pages
ISBN-10 : 0198614373
ISBN-13 : 978-0198614371
Item Weight : 1.25 pounds
Dimensions : 4.37 x 1.81 x 7.01 inches
Book Collector –
Hands down my favorite dictionary
I’m a U.S. user but prefer this over the still very good Oxford American Dictionary. The paper is opaque, the print is small but very clear, it’s portable (almost 5 in. x 7 in.). Most important, the content is comprehensive. This is my second one: it’s 2024 and it looks like most publishers are no longer printing their dictionaries, instead moving them online. I wanted a nice new copy of this while I could still get it.Other favorites are the smaller (under 4 in. by 6 in.) but beautifully laid out Color OED paperback for occasional use or to carry, and the hefty 2-volume hardcover Shorter OED especially for archaic and obsolete words. As of 2024, the newest edition of the Shorter OED is the Sixth, released in 2007.
Renaissance man –
It has all the words.
It’s like the cliff notes version of the multi volume Oxford English Dictionary. Still, it’s more informative than the standard Miriam Webster dictionary
Adrenaline –
My favorite dictionary of all time.
I have been using this dictionary version for 5 years or so. It has almost every single word I have ever had to look up. By comparison, often I will try to look up 5 words in a row in 2 or 3 other random dictionaries and the words will not be there, but they will be in this one. This is the second copy of this dictionary I have owned, because the first one got water damage. Seriously if you actually want to find your words, get this dictionary.
Sydonnie Steer –
Good
Good
Kathy B –
Impressed with Amazon’s delivery
I needed 10 copies of the Oxford Dictionary of Current English as I am teaching a course in Kenya leaving very soon. Amazon’s site said they had 4 copies left. They sent me 3 packages of my books. I was impressed with that. I assumed that they went to their own vendors and obtained copies one-at-a time to fulfill my order of 4 books. My husband and I are frequent customers of Amazon. Thank you for being so trustworthy, economical, and efficient in delivery. You are THE best!
Sonia O. Hakim –
Oxford Dictionary of Current English (División Academic)
I LOVE it! It was replacing a very old edition.
Rae –
Works for average usage.
I’m a grad student reading a ton of content constantly so I wanted a comprehensive dictionary to reference any new words or phrases I’m learning.Unfortunately, in going through just three of my books, I’ve already found around 10 words that are not listed in this dictionary—most of them having to do with medical, psychological, feminist, and other similar terms. (Ex. There’s no mention of “Allopathy” and “liminal” despite those being relatively common in English.)It’s probably user-error of not knowing what kind of modern English words are not being accounted for in the book. However, I may have to get a more comprehensive version the Oxford dictionary if I continue finding at least 2-5 words for every book I read that’s not listed in this copy.I’m glad to at least have it on hand to look things up casually. I’d say get a better, more comprehensive version if you’re in grad school or higher education!
Sheree du Bois –
good dictionary
good dictionary
P. Vijay Raghavan –
Very useful information
おろしあ –
ＰＯＤはハードカバー版・ペーパーバック版ともに紙が上質なためかやや重たい感じがしたが，これは内容が同じながら普通のペーパーバックに使われる紙を使用しているため軽い。製本も意外に丈夫かつしなやかでめくりやすい。実際に収録されている語数はやはり６万前後と思われるが，頼り甲斐がある。語義記述はネイティブ向けとはいえ，かなり分かりやすい。同程度の語数の Oxford American Dictionary (1980) よりも分かりやすくて意外だった。かつて英学生の憧れとして知られたころのＰＯＤの跡はもはやほとんどないが，（いい意味で）あか抜けている。。回りくどい記述がなく，より突っ込んだ定義もされているので却って分かりよいこともある。用例は極端に少ない。ただ語の説明上必要なところには付してある。学習英英辞典ではどうも物足りない，しかし本格的なネイティブ向け英英辞典には手が出ないという人にはこれがピッタリくるかもしれない。しかもうれしいことに，普通の英和や英英に比べて非常に廉価で持ち運びによい。使い出のある辞書だと思う。
claire kennedy –
My daughter’s teacher requested they all have a dictionary. Perfect size and great way to build spelling and writing confidence in kids.
CANNILLO –
J’ai acheté ce dictionnaire pour mes études en BTS.Dictionnaire très complet, ni trop gros ni trop petit.Rien à signaler
Vincenzo –
ottimo testo consigliato per sola lettura o approfondimento tematico.buono qualità prezzo.Rapidi tempi di chiusura e spedizione dell’ ordine