This authoritative dictionary is a comprehensive school dictionary for primary & secondary students with its 45 000 words & phrases in alphabetical order. Each entry contains clear numbered meanings word classes inflections easy pronunciation guides supporting example sentences & notes to help with using the words accurately. There are word origins for all root words. Guidewords at the top of each page & the alphabet with a tab make it easy to navigate; the page design is clear & straightforward. There is a friendly & useful guide to using the dictionary dealing with FAQs such as What do you use a dictionary for? How do I find the words I want? Also useful are the prefixes suffixes & words & phrases from around the world that are given in full at the back.