The New Oxford Dictionary focuses on English as it is really used today. It provides authoritative and comprehensive coverage of the language. This dictionary is the first to base its coverage on the evidence of real English. Accessibility is one of its key aims; a rapid-reference page design separates out parts of speech, word histories, and phrases to make information easy to find. The modern meaning of each word, as used by the majority of people, is placed first. Up-to-date rules are given on how words should be used. Notes on word history explain the linguistic roots of words, and also tell the story of how its meaning has changed over time. Modern realistic pronunciations are also included.

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