This dictionary aims to help users to find the most appropriate word to use on a wide range of occasions. It is designed in particular for students, those writing reports, letters and speeches, even crossword solvers, but is also useful as a general word reference.

Special features include: an alphabetical A-Z listing; numbered
senses for words with more than one meaning; British and American variants; and specially marked colloquial uses.

Hundreds of illustrations help learners of English understand
the meaning of words.