Compact Oxford English Dictionary of Current English

This revised second edition of the Compact Oxford English Dictionary of Current English is the ideal comprehensive, value-for-money hardback dictionary for office, study, and home use. It offers up-to-the-minute coverage of over 145,000 words, phrases, and definitions from everyday English, including brand-new words, and in-text notes giving guidance on spelling, grammar, and usage. The revised edition also contains 32 pages of new appendices that include a Guide to Internet and electronic English, covering the language of email, chatrooms, and websites; and a Guide to Good English, offering help on spelling, commonly confused words, and punctuation.