Oxford wordpower dictionary

If you want to improve your English - you need Wordpower! Look up what words mean -and learn how to use them Use the illustrations to understand difficult words Find extra help with the words you use most 2,000 usage notes help you avoid mistakes Plus 16-page Quick Grammar Reference Workbook exercises show you how to make the most of your dictionary 32 study pages give you extra help with idioms, phrasal verbs, essay and letter writing 8 pages of colour illustrations build your vocabulary * simple /'simpl/ adj 1 easy to understand, do or use; not difficult or complicated: This dictionary is written in simple English. Clear, simple definitions (defining vocabulary 2,500 words) * example /jg'zo:nmpl/ noun [C] 1 an example (of sth) something such as an object, a fact or a situation which shows, explains or supports what you say: / don't quite understand you. Can you give me an example of what you mean? This is a typical example of a Victorian house. Over 34,000 examples show how words are used in today's English * grammar /'groem / noun 1 [U] the rules of a language, for example for forming words or joining words together in sentences: Russian grammar can be difficult for foreign learners. 2 [U] the way in which sb uses the rules of a language: You have a good vocabulary, but your grammar needs improvement. Help with grammatical patterns so that you can use words accurately Recommended for intermediate level Oxford-the world's most trusted dictionaries