Webster's Compact Dictionary


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Webster's Compact Dictionary gives you fast, easy access to the most commonly used words in the English language. In addition to clear, concise definitions, main entries include pronunciations, part-of-speech labels, end-of-the-line hyphenation points, and inflected forms. Provides over 38,000 entries for common words.




Merriam-Webster's Compact Visual Dictionary


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New title! A portable visual inventory of today's world incorporating dictionary-scale definitions. 2,600 highly detailed illustrations (many in full color) are enhanced by 9,500 clear and concise definitions prepared in cooperation with Merriam-Webster lexicographers. Chapters and corresponding themes include: universe and earth; house and do-it-yourself; sports and games; and much more! Ideal for teachers, parents, translators, and students.




Merriam-Webster's Pocket Dictionary


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A perfect dictionary for quick, on-the-go language reference features 40,000 entries as well as clear, concise, definitions, variant spellings, and pronunciations. Includes a brief guide to punctuation.




The Merriam-Webster Dictionary


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New edition! A handy, reliable, and authoritative dictionary of words most frequently used in Englis. More than 75,000 definitions, 2,000 new word entries, and more than 150 illustrations. Expanded special features include a Handbook of Style, Basic English Grammar, Irregular English Verbs and a Guid eto Common Verb Collocations (both essential for ESL), and a new Overview of the Internet.




Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary


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Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary packs an essential vocabulary of more than 14,000 words and phrases into a take-anywhere, vinyl-covered format. This handy, affordable dictionary features: Short, easy-to-understand definitions Icons that identify three levels of important words to learn Clear, natural examples that show language in context Workbook-style Guide to the Dictionary More than 100 Help Boxes that explain common errors, patterns, and word families Unique "Phrasal Verbs to Learn" section




Webster's Compact Rhyming Dictionary


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Fresh, creative expressions for the poet and language lover. 50,000 words arranged by rhyming sounds. Includes one-, two-, and three-syllable rhymes. Quick and easy alphabetical sequence.




Webster's New World Compact Desk Dictionary and Style Guide


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The Complete Resource for Effective Communication Use words with precision. Clear, concise definitions help you say exactly what you mean. With 61,000 entries, 3,000 of them new, this dictionary covers the practical language you need every day. Based on the prestigious Webster's New World College Dictionary, this compact desk edition is up-to-date, authoritative, and easy to use. Write clearly and persuasively. Succinct explanations of grammar and punctuation help you avoid common errors. Expert advice on word usage adds polish to your writing. The clear, readable style guide, now completely rewritten, includes numerous examples of the "do's and don'ts" of effective writing. Get the information you need. Helpful tables give quick access to frequently needed facts, from capitals of the states to measurement conversions. Tables are grouped together so that information is easy to find. The dictionary you know and trust plus a complete, concise style guide and more * Widely used scientific, technical, professional, and business terms * Frequently used foreign words and phrases * Common abbreviations * Guide to pronunciation * Concise word origins * Basic rules of grammar, punctuation, and capitalization * Proper expression of numbers * Spelling and hyphenation of compound words * Guide to proper use of frequently misused words and phrases * Handy reference tables




Webster's New World Pocket Dictionary, Fourth Edition


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A small, conveniently sized dictionary for quick, easy look-ups Completely revised and enlarged based on the recent fourth edition of Webster's New World Pocket Dictionary, this perennial bestseller now includes more than 37,000 entries. Clear, concise definitions instantly provide reliable information about thousands of terms and meanings in every area of contemporary language. Updated reference supplements make this the most readable and useful pocket dictionary available today.




Merriam-Webster's Concise Dictionary


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Specially designed to meet the standards of the National Association for the Visually Handicapped, this dictionary contains 40,000 entries, clear definitions, spellings, and pronunciations, and includes a punctuation guide.




Webster's New World Misspeller's Dictionary (Pocket)


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Here's the perfect answer to the question "How can I look it up in the dictionary if I can't spell it?" Created by the editors of Webster's New World, this handy dictionary alphabetically lists the most common misspellings of more than 15,000 frequently used words, and gives the correct spellings in easy-to-read boldface type. Brief definitions help distinguish among the different meanings of many words. Readers are aided by syllable divisions that make it easier to remember the correct spelling, tips on becoming a better speller, and useful advice on avoiding common causes of misspellings. Easy-to-read page design helps readers quickly find the information they need. And now, many new words have been added, including many difficult technology terms, to make this the most up-to-date misspeller's guide available.