The The Merriam-Webster Dictionary

by Merriam-Webster (Editor)

Overview

This authoritative dictionary covers the core vocabulary of everyday life and is a must-have for every bookshelf.

• Features more than 75,000 clear and concise definitions, including new words from a variety of fields
• Pronunciations, word origins, synonym lists, and over 8,000 usage examples to aid understanding
• A Guide to Irregular English Verbs, English Word Roots, and Confused & Misused Words are helpful for English-language learners
• Special features include A Handbook of Style, Basic English Grammar, and An Overview of the Internet

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780877796688
Publisher:	Merriam-Webster
Publication date:	01/01/2019
Pages:	720
Sales rank:	6,247
Product dimensions:	5.60(w) x 8.10(h) x 1.40(d)
Age Range:	16 Years

About the Author

For over 180 years, Merriam-Webster has been America's leading provider of language information. Each month, our award-winning websites, apps, and social media channels offer guidance to tens of millions of visitors. All Merriam-Webster products and services are backed by the largest team of professional dictionary editors and writers in America.

Table of Contents

Preface 4
Explanatory Notes 5
Abbreviations Used in This Work Pronunciation 12
Symbols A Dictionary of the English Language 1 14
Common English Given Names 619
Foreign Words and Phrases 628
Biographical Names 637
Geographical Names 651
Signs and Symbols 683
A Handbook of Style 687
Documentation of Sources 699