Customer Reviews
An Oxford monster - By: M. S. Ridgeway, 18 May 2008 
This is a 'monster' of a tome, & probably the best single dictionary (and quite a bit more)resource you'll need.
Well worth the investment - go ahead an buy it, you'll be glad you did.
The Best - By: Vita, 18 Apr 2008 In our house this is called The Book. I am not a native English speaker but livein England for 10 years. It has only failed me on one or two occasions for VERY specific words, otherwise - absolutely fantastic. I love explanations for origin of some words & historic notes - on many occasions it doubles as the encyclopedia. Wonderful.
The bees' knees of dictionaries - By: R. Garner, 08 Oct 2007 
A huge, detailed dictionary - & encyclopedia - makes it really two booksin one. Its clear layout makes it incredibly user-friendly too. Take care when page turning though!
Plus points:
> Over a third of a million words, phrases & definitions.
> Encyclopedic entries include people & places.
> Detailed word origins.
> Usage boxes for guidance on English usage & common errors.
> Word meanings are numbered (compare this point to the multitude of semi-colonsin the Chambers Dictionary).
> Very up-to-date (there's a definition of 'wiki').
Minus points:
> Pages are as thin as tracing paper & seem liable to tear. A huge disappointment considering the cost.
> It's too heavy too hold!
Does not live up to its reputation - By: Steve Watts, 03 Mar 2007 
I bought this dictionary as a definitive for the English language, but was very disappointed.
A major short coming is that most words do not have pronunciation information.
Also the paper is of very cheap quality - I guess this reflectedin the price.
Stomping read - By: reviewer, 01 Feb 2007 I agree with the previous review, but my money was on the Aardvark - I hadn't sussed the Zebra!
