Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Basic English - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0877797315 ISBN 13: 9780877797319

Publisher: Merriam-Webster, Inc., 2009

Synopsis

This trade paperback dictionary is designed for people with limited English language skills.

It is great for ESL students.

More than 36,000 entries are explained with concise, easy-to-understand definitions.

More than 20,000 usage examples with over 400 detailed line drawings are provided.

Also includes word histories, biographical names and geographical names.

About this title

About the Author:

For more than 150 years, in print and now online, Merriam-Webster has been America's leading and most-trusted provider of language information. All Merriam-Webster products and services are backed by the largest team of professional dictionary editors and writers in America, and one of the largest in the world.

Review:

32,000 entries accompany new word definitions and special sections on abbreviations, signs, and histories to make for a well-rounded presentation of English definitions. These are short, succinct presentations which make for strong references for a busy learner. --Midwest Book Review

About this edition

• Publisher: Merriam-Webster, Inc.
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0877797315
• ISBN 13: 9780877797319
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 800
• Editor: Merriam-Webster