Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins

Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins
Author: John Ayto
Publisher: Franklin Watts
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002
Genre: English language
ISBN: 9780199108084
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Trialled and tested in schoolsFor the first time a comprehensive dictionary of word origins will be available for all school students.Each headword entry gives a complete and fascinating story about how a particular word came into the English language and evolved over time. In addition, each headword entry includes meanings and how each word is used in context.It also includes 40 extended panels covering a range of themes like:* Other languages which gave vocabulary to the English language form Arabic and Australian-Aboriginal to Urdu and Yiddish* Acronyms (AIDS, NATO), eponyms (Wellingtons), invented words (nylon, spoof), shortened words (photo, exam), blends (motor and hotel became motel) and folk etymology* Subjects students are interested in, ranging from food and drink, animals, sports, space, to first names and illnesses

Oxford English Dictionary

Oxford English Dictionary
Author: John A. Simpson
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages:
Release: 2002-04-18
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780195218893
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The Oxford English Dictionary is the internationally recognized authority on the evolution of the English language from 1150 to the present day. The Dictionary defines over 500,000 words, making it an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, pronunciation, and history of the English language. This new upgrade version of The Oxford English Dictionary Second Edition on CD-ROM offers unparalleled access to the world's most important reference work for the English language. The text of this version has been augmented with the inclusion of the Oxford English Dictionary Additions Series (Volumes 1-3), published in 1993 and 1997, the Bibliography to the Second Edition, and other ancillary material. System requirements: PC with minimum 200 MHz Pentium-class processor; 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended); 16-speed CD-ROM drive (32-speed recommended); Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 200, or XP (Local administrator rights are required to install and open the OED for the first time on a PC running Windows NT 4 and to install and run the OED on Windows 2000 and XP); 1.1 GB hard disk space to run the OED from the CD-ROM and 1.7 GB to install the CD-ROM to the hard disk: SVGA monitor: 800 x 600 pixels: 16-bit (64k, high color) setting recommended. Please note: for the upgrade, installation requires the use of the OED CD-ROM v2.0.

Oxford Mini School Dictionary eBook

Oxford Mini School Dictionary eBook
Author: Oxford Dictionaries
Publisher: Oxford University Press - Children
Total Pages: 740
Release: 2023-03-16
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0192784129
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This important new edition of the bestselling Oxford Mini School Dictionary has been fully updated to include contemporary, relevant and comprehensive vocabulary. New words about technology, climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic have been added, for example eSports, vlog, net-zero, eco-friendly, coronavirus and social distancing. Definitions of familiar words, such as bubble, viral, cookie and platform, have been updated to reflect how they are used now. Complete with example sentences, fascinating word origins, and grammar and punctuation panels, this handy dictionary supports today's students with their language and spelling skills, and helps with the transition from primary to secondary. For free downloadable activity worksheets, go to www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com.

Oxford School Dictionary eBook

Oxford School Dictionary eBook
Author: Oxford Dictionaries
Publisher: Oxford University Press - Children
Total Pages: 836
Release: 2023-04-20
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0192786717
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This important new edition of the bestselling Oxford School Dictionary has been fully updated to include contemporary, relevant and comprehensive vocabulary. New words about technology, climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic have been added, for example eSports, vlog, net-zero, eco-friendly, coronavirus and social distancing. Definitions of familiar words, such as bubble, viral, cookie and platform, have been updated to reflect how they are used now. Complete with example sentences, fascinating word origins, and grammar and punctuation panels, this dictionary supports today's students with their language and spelling skills, and helps with the transition from primary to secondary. For free downloadable activity worksheets, go to www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com.

Oxford Picture Dictionary

Oxford Picture Dictionary
Author: Jayme Adelson-Goldstein
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages:
Release: 2017-01-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9780194505390
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Vibrant, realistic illustrations and unparalleled teaching support make the Oxford Picture Dictionary Program what every classroom needs to build students' vocabulary, reading, and critical thinking skills.

Oxford School Dictionary

Oxford School Dictionary
Author: Oxford Oxford Languages
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-04-20
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780192743503
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This new edition has contemporary, comprehensive vocabulary coverage, example sentences, and fascinating word origins. The dictionary supports students with their language and spelling skills, and helps with the transition from primary to secondary. Features: Clear, simple and accessible with numbered meanings, word classes, and inflections in full. Created using the Oxford Education Corpus, a unique electronic database of millions of words written for and by children. Grammar and punctuation panels, spelling tips, and an extra vocabulary-building supplement boost skills for tests and exams. --editor

Oxford Pocket School Dictionary

Oxford Pocket School Dictionary
Author: Andrew Delahunty
Publisher: Oxford
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: English language
ISBN: 9780199112982
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This successful dictionary with up-to-date vocabulary and improved design; an additional Supplement will give added value to existing successful title. It contains the complete text of the Oxford School Dictionary.

A Dictionary of Education

A Dictionary of Education
Author: Susan Wallace
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2015
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0199679398
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Education is of relevance to everyone, but it involves specialized terminology which may be unfamiliar or opaque. The second edition of this UK-focused dictionary - with around 1,100 authoritative entries - provides clear and accessible definitions of the terms, organizations, qualifications, statutes, and much more, involved in education today.

The Oxford Dictionary of American English

The Oxford Dictionary of American English
Author: Oxford University Press
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780194399524
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The Workbook helps students get the most out of the Dictionary.

Oxford School Dictionary

Oxford School Dictionary
Author: Oxford Dictionaries
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-04-20
Genre: English language
ISBN: 9780192747105
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A major new edition of the trusted, bestselling, comprehensive Oxford School Dictionary with new curriculum support. This fantastic new edition will boost your children's vocabulary with new words and meanings from across the curriculum. A helpful new spelling, grammar and punctuation sectionis included to enhance language skills and bring the dictionary up to date.What makes it the best? It is uniquely powered by the Oxford Children's Corpus, the largest bank of children's language in English, so you can be confident that all entries are clearly written in child-friendly language that children actually understand. Each example is perfectly age-appropriate,making it easy and enjoyable for every child to use. New for this edition is a robust supplement on spelling, grammar and punctuation, giving targeted help with the tricky bits, making this dictionary the perfect tool to support children in their journey to become good readers and writers. As usual,it has been extensively trialled with schools, so you can be sure it is still the best dictionary for your children, in a handy pocket-sized format. Further help with writing skills is available in the updated new edition of the companion Oxford School Thesaurus.Looking for great word activities to match this dictionary? Find fun free downloadable activities, puzzles, and word games at www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools