Completely revised and updated, this compact volume provides clearly written definitions for the most commonly used words in the language today. Affordably priced, this is an ideal dictionary for home, school, or office.

Webster's American English Dictionary, Expanded Edition

This new edition provides definitions, pronunciations and variant spellings for the words that make up the core of the English language. Special sections provide useful information for readers and writers.

Features of this Book

40,000 clear, concise definitions

Common abbreviations

Special sections include:

- Biographical Names

- Geographical Names

- English Word Roots

- Basic English Grammar

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In Mixed-Up Definition, unscramble the letters to reveal the definition of a given word. In Syllabary, use the clues to link syllables in a...