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"Provides definitions, pronunciations, etymologies, part of speech designations, and other appropriate information. Intended for use by students in grades nine to eleven"--

Perfect for students studying Japanese, this newly updated bilingual dictionary features comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of essential current vocabulary. Communicate effectively in Japanese and American English Bilingual, bidirectional dictionary 26,000 entry words and phrases and 27,000 translations Clear, precise definitions deliver the words you need IPA pronunciations and abundant examples of words used in context guide correct usage Special sections include English Irregular Verbs, Japanese Romanization and Pronunciation, and numbers, days, and months in both languages. A perfect translation tool for teachers, travelers, and language learners of all skill levels. Developed in cooperation with Collins.

Perfect for students studying Arabic, this newly updated bilingual dictionary features comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of essential current vocabulary. Communicate effectively in Arabic and American English Bilingual, bidirectional dictionary 23,000 entry words and phrases and 24,000 translations Clear, precise definitions deliver the words you need IPA pronunciations and abundant examples of words used in context guide correct usage Special sections include English Irregular Verbs, English pronunciation symbols, and the Arabic alphabet A perfect translation tool for teachers, travelers, and language learners of all skill levels. Developed in cooperation with Collins.

Perfect for students studying Chinese, this newly updated bilingual dictionary features comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of essential current vocabulary. Communicate effectively in Chinese and American English Bilingual, bidirectional dictionary 19,000 entry words and phrases and 26,000 translations Clear, precise definitions deliver the words you need IPA pronunciations and abundant examples of words used in context guide correct usage Special sections include English Irregular Verbs, Guide to English Phonetics, and Radical Index A perfect translation tool for teachers, travelers, and language learners of all skill levels. Developed in cooperation with Collins.

Perfect for students studying German, this newly updated bilingual dictionary features comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of essential current vocabulary. Communicate effectively in German and American English Bilingual, bidirectional dictionary 39,000 entry words and phrases and 44,000 translations Clear, precise definitions deliver the words you need IPA pronunciations and abundant examples of words used in context guide correct usage Irregular English Verbs, Irregular German Verbs, and Regular German Noun Endings A perfect translation tool for teachers, travelers, and language learners of all skill levels. Developed in cooperation with Collins.

Defines basic Spanish and English vocabulary for all skill levels, and includes over 58,000 translations, verb conjugations, abbreviations, and numbers.

A new edition of this fully integrated dictionary and thesaurus makes finding the right word easier than ever!

A new edition of the essential thesaurus for students grades 5-8, ages 10-14. Written especially for middle schoolers, this thesaurus is a perfect resource for any kid who loves to read and write. With over 150,000 word choices, Merriam-Webster's Intermediate Thesaurus is a great tool for building vocabulary, fostering communication skills, and helping with homework. 19,000 main entries with statements describing the meaning shared by the synonyms provided. Nearly 28,000 synonyms; over 71,000 related words; over 8,000 antonyms; and over 30,000 near antonyms provided. Many entries contain multiple senses, each with a definition and usage example. Over 32,000 usage examples. Newly added vocabulary that pays particular attention to this age group in the areas of social media, technology, and entertainment.

Prepare for the adventure of starting school with Merriam-Webster's playful book featuring 400 stickers! Label classroom objects, name animals at the zoo, identify different shapes and colors, and much more... Merriam-Webster's Ready-for-School Sticker Book is the ultimate activity book to help kids start school with confidence. Bursting with color, this book features words kids need to describe the world around them, from the classroom to the cafeteria, the playground to the zoo, at the park and at the farm, as well as key vocabulary to describe the weather and to identify colors, positions, textures, and shapes. There are plenty of activities to complete: match pictures with their labels, place stickers on backgrounds, trace letters, and other fun learning exercises! With 400 stickers and bright, kid-friendly illustrations, this interactive book will help develop coordination and early literacy skills while opening up a brand new vocabulary for children getting ready for school.

This dictionary was created for students in grades 3-6. An age-appropriate word list and kid-friendly definitions make it a favorite of teachers, students, and parents. Over 37,000 definitions for words kids use every day Definitions written in clear, easy-to-understand language Perfect for building vocabulary and reading skills Created in cooperation with the editors of Merriam-Webster, America's leading provider of language information. BOOK COVER DESIGNS MAY VARY: We recently redesigned the cover of Webster's Dictionary for Students, but the interior content of the book is the same whether you get the original cover design or the new cover design.

Our Best-Selling Dictionary for Students! This updated and expanded dictionary was created for students in grades 3-6. It contains all the elements of Webster's Dictionary for Students, Fifth Edition plus a special encyclopedic section that is chock-full of fascinating information about the world around us. Both the dictionary and encyclopedic section have been fully updated. Over 37,000 kid -friendly definitions. Special sections for homework help include World Maps, Branches of Government, U.S. Presidents, and American History. North American edition contains Canadian words and spellings. 37,000 definitions written in clear, easy-to-understand language. Special Encyclopedic sections includes: World Maps, Countries of the World, States of the United States, Declaration of Independence, and Important Events in American History. Presidents of the United States

The concise, clearly written definitions offered in the dictionary reflect the curricula for grades 3 through 6. The thesaurus provides synonyms, antonyms and related words that enrich vocabulary. The dictionary includes more than 20,000 words with definitions and part of speech and the thesaurus has 50,000 synonyms and antonyms.

"Newly Revised & Updated! A bilingual, bidirectional guide to American English and Spanish with extensive coverage of Latin American Spanish. Designed especially for speakers of Spanish with up-to-date coverage of essential, current vocabulary. 80,000 entries and 130,000 translations with nearly 5,000 new translations and hundreds of new words and phrases added across a variety of fields including technology, sports, lifestyle, food and beverage, science and medicine. Bidirectional (Spanish to English and English to Spanish). Expanded coverage of more than 700 core vocabulary entries. Abundant examples of words used in context clarify shades of difference between words. Includes an introduction to English grammar written in Spanish with full coverage of English irregular verbs. Pronunciations are given in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)." --Amazon.com.

Finding the best word to express an idea is easy with this affordable paperback thesaurus. An essential resource for students learning writing skills, this volume is an ideal companion to Webster's Dictionary for Students, Sixth Edition. Over 122,000 synonyms, antonyms and related words Main entries have brief definitions of shared meanings followed by a list of synonyms, related words and antonyms Alphabetically arranged for easy lookups Value-priced for budget-conscious parents and teachers Created in cooperation with the editors of Merriam-Webster, America's leading provider of language information. BOOK COVER DESIGNS MAY VARY: We recently redesigned the cover of Webster's Thesaurus for Students, but the interior content of the book is the same whether you get the original cover design or the new cover design.

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For Grades 11 & up. Find the right word every time with this indispensable guide! Concise definitions pinpoint meanings shared by synonyms. More than 275,000 word choices, examples, and explanations. Sample sentences and phrases for each synonym at its own entry clarify how words are used in context. Alphabetical lists may also include related words, idiomatic phrases, near antonyms, and antonyms.

A large print English language dictionary which includes definitions and pronunciations of over 40,000 words.

Includes lists of selected cities and international organizations.

An easy-to-use, alphabetical guide for creating rhymes.

Set off on mind-expanding word adventures with Merriam-Webster's compendium of 100 word-searches. Seek out animals, machines, dinosaurs, space objects, crystals, pets, and learn about our amazing language along the way!Can you spy the animals hiding in the rainforest word-search (sloth, toucan, tiger, monkey, anaconda)? Or uncover the gems shining out amongst the letters (ruby, sapphire, emerald, jade)? Maybe you can find the actions (wiggle, leap, fly, flop), detect the sounds (boom, hiss, buzz, hiccup), hit upon the "happy" words (joyful, glad, delighted, cheery), and spot the palindromes (pip, level, radar, noon). Threaded through the 100 word-searches are facts, definitions, and quizzes, and the pages are brimming with color.This inspiring book from the experts at Merriam-Webster will not only provide hours of fun, but will foster a love of language and build vocabulary to describe our astonishing world. Includes 100 word-searches on all the topics that kids love, from animals to machines, space to crystals, as well as playful puzzles that feature synonyms, onomatopoeia, and palindromes. 'Word whizz' word-searches introduce fun new words--once you find them, can you match them to their definition? Quizzes and fun facts are threaded all the way through (did you know that Tyrannosaurus rex means Lizard king?) Features full-color illustrations. Word puzzle books are a top selling category in the Activity book section.

An attractive, affordable reference set including: The new edition of The Merriam-Webster Dictionary, The Merriam-Webster Thesaurus and Merriam-Webster's Vocabulary Builder

This German-English bilingual dictionary features over 40,000 headwords, 48,000 references, and 62,000 translations.