Fully updated and revised, offering up-to-date coverage of current English for everyday useOver 120,000 words, phrases, and definitions, with definitions even clearer than beforeNEW: spelling notes give you help with commonly misspelled words (e.g. necessary, accommodate)Extra usage notes offer guidance on grammar and confusable words (e.g. starting a sentence with and, the difference between accept and except)More help with pronunciations of difficult words (e.g. advantageous, gelatinous, amphibian)NEW: clear, open design makes the dictionary more accessible than everDiscover more about English using our fully integrated online dictionary and thesaurus, which is updated regularly so you can see the latest changes to the language. 6 months' access* is included with this bookThe Pocket Oxford English Dictionary tenth edition is an updated and fully revised edition of the best-selling Pocket Oxford English Dictionary ninth edition. It is a handy hardback dictionary for the home and office, and is also suitable for study. This popular dictionary covers all the words you need for everyday use and has excellent coverage of core vocabulary. For this edition the definitions are clearer than ever before and there is lots of help with those aspects of the language (such as spelling, pronunciation, and usage) which cause most difficulties.