Sterling Concise Dictionary Of English For Everyday Use

Book & CD. The Active English Dictionary has been extensively researched and specially designed to suit the requirements of every user. CONTEMPORARY -- Includes the latest words and phrases in current use; CONCISE -- Simple and clear meanings of words in an easy-to-read layout, making word search quick and accessible; COMPREHENSIVE -- An exhaustive list of words which includes both American and British English.

This authoritative dictionary is designed to help readers expand vocabulary and language skills to reach appreciative levels and then exceed that! Hence, pick up the various ways to explain the meaning of idioms, phrases and proverbs, besides interpreting figurative language, such as metaphors and similes.The volume is composed of four separate sections:1. Idioms, 2.Phrases, 3.Proverbs and 4.Metaphors and Similes Key Featureso Sentences focussed on figurative language and sayingso Includes common idioms, popular phrases, witty proverbs, metaphors and similes.o Contains hyperbole and adages at appropriate placeso Organized into A-Z format with sentences at easy and moderate levelso Allows readers to develop and then apply new skills of expressiono Aligns to the English and Foreign words currently in popular useBenefitso Produces a complete understanding of common idiomso Provides recognizing the meaning of popular phraseso Encourages readers to understand and relate to witty proverbso Develops the ability to use metaphors and simileso Introduces adage and hyperboleo Improves vocabulary and enhances knowledge of word meaningso Polishes persuasive, descriptive and narrative writing skills

The English language is growing, accelerated by the Internet, e-commerce and global business. It is used by one in five of the world's population, is being learnt by 1 billion people and is the language of 85% of Internet home pages. Throughout the world, business people, tourists, students, teachers and first-time buyers of computers are confronted every day with new words and terms. The need for a manual to this dynamic language has never been greater. The Encarta? Concise Dictionary, compiled from the same database as the Encarta? World English Dictionary, is the result of an in-depth survey of professors, teachers, students and parents into the requirements and expectations of all English speakers in the 21st century. Consequently readers will find international coverage of global English, enhanced with innovative features: * Quick Facts: short digests of key concepts in the arts and science * Literary Links: notes on major works of literature * Internet Guide on navigating and researching on the Internet * Spellchecks: warnings about spelling errors ignored by spellcheckers * Usage Notes: dealing with common queries on spelling and grammar * Comprehensive coverage of high-technology, scientific and business terms In addition to this, the Encarta? Concise Dictionaryprovides an easy-to-use layout, 30 tables of key facts and dates, over 700 illustrations, maps and photos, and the reader's attention is drawn to commonly misspelt words. A unique Quick Definition system, with brief definitions in bold, enables the reader to pick out the appropriate sense at speed. The Encarta? Concise Dictionary- designed to meet the everyday requirements of all global English speakers - is the first entirely new concise dictionary to be published for two decades. Language is a powerful tool. Read the new manual.