This concise edition of the bestselling Penguin English Dictionary is the perfect reference book for everyday use, exploring every aspect of the English language as it is used today. Compiled by Britain's foremost lexicographers, meticulously researched, with a wealth of useful additional features, and presented in a clear, easy-to-read format, it is the ideal companion for every home and office.
- Includes over 1 50,000 words, phrases, and clear definitions
- Covers standard English, as well as slang, and jargon
- Explains scientific and technical vocabulary
- Provides invaluable guidance on correct usage (different from or different to?), commonly confused words (imply or infer?), grammar, and spelling
- Gives fascinating word histories explaining the origins of words from hypochondria to sideburns