Oxford Primary Dictionary

Oxford Primary Dictionary Synopsis

This important new edition of the bestselling Oxford Primary Dictionary has been fully updated to reflect contemporary and relevant vocabulary for primary age children. There are new words and senses, which emerge from significant events in the world, such as vlog, AI, VR, carbon cycle and cloud. Definitions of familiar words, such as bubble, viral, tag and chat have been updated to include new senses for these words. All the entries have clear and simple definitions, with word classes and inflections given in full. Word origins are given in 'did you know?' notes and 'spelling alerts' flag tricky spellings. The updated and extended supplement has been redesigned, it is more visually engaging and has been crafted to enable students to discover and understand vocabulary connections, and to learn about language. It contains spelling tips, grammar and punctuation information, word exploration, top tips and proofing skills to help children with their reading and writing. It is the ideal dictionary for boosting reading skills and building word power.

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