Macquarie Compact Dictionary


Book Description

This new edition of the Macquarie Compact Dictionary provides an up-to-date and essential reference for the most common words and phrases used in Australian English. The Macquarie Compact Dictionary includes: · more than 53,000 words and phrases · more than 85,000 definitions · up-to-date entries such as agender, bariatrics, dox, freecycle, listicle, normcore, vamping · idiomatic phrases · etymologies · illustrative phrases showing how a word is used in context · pronunciations in the International Phonetic Alphabet







The First Australian Dictionary


Book Description

The most comprehensive and up to date lower-primary dictionary available in Australia, jam-packed with features to encourage confidence in Australian primary school students learning to use a dictionary for the first time.




Macquarie Budget Dictionary


Book Description

The Macquarie Budget Dictionary provides up-to-date coverage of essential, everyday words used in Australian English. Compiled for the general dictionary user, it is an ideal reference dictionary for home, school or the office. It includes: · more than 39,000 definitions written in a clear, simple style · new entries such as freecycle, microbead, listicle, grolar bear and digital tattoo · a list of common abbreviations · countries of the world, their capital cities, languages and currencies




Children's Dictionary


Book Description

Engaging and informative reference book packed full of bright, colourful illustrations; ideal for expanding a chid's growing vocabulary




Macmillan Australian Primary Dictionary


Book Description

The Macmillan Australian Primary Dictionary is designed as a school student's first dictionary. It has been specifically written for Australian students aged 6 to 10 years, and is the essential companion for them at the start of their language education.This second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, with new words and definitions reflecting our changing modern world.Features of the Macmillan Australian Primary Dictionary:· more than 4500 words and phrases· updated with new words and definitions· clear definitions· example sentences and phrases· vocabulary extension· usage notes · spelling tips· easy-to-use pronunciation guide· valuable appendixes




The Great Australian Spelling Book


Book Description

The Great Australian Spelling Book is the official companion to The Great Australian Spelling Bee. Written by the Macquarie Dictionary editors, this book is suitable for ages 8 to 13 and provides a comprehensive and fun guide to better spelling, and will help prepare you for your next spelling bee.The Great Australia Spelling Book has heaps of helpful information and spelling tips, such as:§ Silent letters§ Spelling rules§ Homophones§ Doubling letters§ Guide to sounds and spelling§ Grammar and punctuation guide§ Words from other languages§ Common prefixes and suffixes§ Guide to spelling competitions§ Activities and exercisesThe Macquarie Dictionary is the official dictionary of The Great Australian Spelling Bee on Network TEN.




Macquarie Primary Dictionary


Book Description

This dictionary is an essential tool in the Australian primary classroom. It regular use will encourage young readers to use, explore and enjoy the richness of English.




Macquarie School Dictionary


Book Description

This hardback pocket-sized dictionary is full of innovations which make using a dictionary easier and more effective. A student CD-ROM accompanies the dictionary with an exciting bank of interactive activities to allow students to learn and practise the foundations of language. Features Fully revised hedwords with many new words and definitions Clearly structured entries with each definition numbered and on a separate line Thesaurus entries within headword definitions Language notes in special screened boxes A separate section of classroom language activities CD-ROM with self-paced interactive language activities