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Title: The Oxford American Dictionary and Language Guide by Frank R. Abate ISBN: 0-19-513449-4 Publisher: Oxford University Press Pub. Date: 01 October, 1999 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $35.00

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Average Customer Rating: 3 (6 reviews)

Rating: 4
Summary: Oxford American Dictionary and Language Guide
Comment: I found this to be the most useful and comprehensive single volume dictionary of the many I own. Clear, easy to use, helpful with guidance on usage, it is a manageable-sized volume. I go to the New Shorter Oxford or Webster's Second (a classic) for hard to find definitions, but this answers most questions for me. It is much better than the Concise Oxford English Dictionary. I recommend it without reservation.

Rating: 2
Summary: Not an ESL (learner's) dictionary
Comment: I thought it would be the American version of the Oxford's Advanced Learner's Dictionary. It is not. Dry definitions with few examples. A native speaker may find it more useful. There are interesting comparisons of words with similar meanings sprinkled here and there. Pictures are outdated. To my great disappointment does not use IPA. It covers a large number of words, but few phrasal verbs. L**gman has a better Advanced American Leaner's Dictionary - now with CD.

Rating: 5
Summary: Michael D. Powers, Ph.D., Lexicographer - Very Good
Comment: One of the best features of this contribution is its excellent explanation of the usages of different synonyms. The nuances are very well explained and the diction of its users should improve significantly.

Another strong point are the comments on usage.