Synopsis
Selling more than 58,000 in its first edition, Beginner's Dictionary of American English Usage has been revised and brought right up-to-date to contain today's 4,000 most commonly used words. Definitions are simple and brief, utilizing only words contained within the dictionary's pages. If you want to learn English as spoken by Americans, this dictionary is for you. It's easy to follow and absolutely indispensable. Each entry offers at least one example sentence, identifies parts of speech, and lists multiple meanings.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Peter Collin, Miriam Lowi, and Carol Weiland are experienced lexicographers.
From the Back Cover
Meeting the needs of all English-language learners, the Beginner's Dictionary of American English Usage has been newly updated and revised. The words featured in this dictionary are the 4,000 most commonly used words in English. Definitions are brief and are written in simple language, using only words contained in this dictionary. In addition, each entry offers at least one example sentence (shown clearly in bold type), making Beginner's Dictionary of American English Usage a uniquely practical guide to contemporary American English Usage and invaluable to English-language learners of all ages.
Special features include:
- Clear, easy-to-follow guides to pronunciation
- Parts of speech identified for all entries
- Multiple meanings listed separately
- Fully labeled illustrations of everyday vocabulary
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for Beginner's Dictionary of American English Usage,...
Stock Image
Beginner's Dictionary of American English Usage, Second Edition
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. 2nd. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 5955014-6
Stock Image
Beginner's Dictionary of American English Usage, Second Edition
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. 2nd. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 3095868-6
Stock Image
Beginner's Dictionary of American English Usage, Second Edition
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00071906700
Stock Image
Beginner's Dictionary of American English Usage, Second Edition
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0071396551I2N00
Stock Image
Beginner's Dictionary of American English Usage, Second Edition
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0071396551I3N00
Stock Image
Beginner's Dictionary of American English Usage, Second Edition
Seller: BennettBooksLtd, San Diego, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Seller Inventory # Q-0071396551