Oxford English Mini Dictionary Indian Edition By Catherine Soanes (9780198075554)

Oxford English Mini Dictionary is a small dictionary that can fit snugly into a bag, and can be easily carried around. It has a concise collection of words that are essential, words that everybody needs to know.Vocabulary is something that can be improved all the time. The more words a person knows in a language, the more their command over that language increases. To be a confident speaker and writer in a language, a good knowledge of the grammar and semantics of the language is required. A word may take on different meanings depending on the context. A dictionary is a good resource to help a person add to their vocabulary. A small dictionary like Oxford English Mini Dictionary might be a better as it can be used for quick reference. This dictionary contains a comprehensive collection of the most used words and phrases, along with their meanings. The book has forty thousand entries, and fifty thousand definitions. The meanings are defined clearly, and the whole dictionary has been designed in a very accessible, easy-to-use format. The entries in the book also provide additional information besides the meaning, to help improve the user s grammar and spelling. At the end of the book is a section that contains many useful resources. These include a list of common chemical symbols, a compilation of frequently misspelled words, and a collection of collective nouns.