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Merriam-Webster's Dictionary and Thesaurus [Paperback]

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Book Description

May 2007
Two essential language references integrated into one handy trade paperback volume. • Nearly 60,000 alphabetical dictionary entries. • More than 13,000 thesaurus entries including extensive synonym lists. • Clear and concise word guidance including abundant example phrases • Based on the best-selling Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, Eleventh Edition

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Since 1937. Merriam-Webster is America's foremost publisher of language-related reference works. The company publishes a diverse array of print and electronic products, including Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, Eleventh Edition – America's best-selling desk dictionary – and Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged. Merriam-Webster can be considered the direct lexicographical heir of Noah Webster. In 1843, the company bought the rights to the 1841 edition of Webster's magnum opus, An American Dictionary of the English Language, Corrected and Enlarged. At the same time, they secured the rights to create revised editions of the work. Since that time, Merriam-Webster editors have carried forward Noah Webster's work, creating some of the most widely used and respected dictionaries and reference books in the world.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 940 pages
  • Publisher: Merriam Webster (May 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0877796408
  • ISBN-13: 978-0877796404
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.5 x 1.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,483 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Customer Reviews

I have always been a good speller, and enjoy writing, but sometimes, I want to quickly check a word. Jacques W. Vanveen  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
The cover seems to be study as well. MarieJones     
Finally the size is much larger then I expected. Myreview  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
84 of 85 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Okay. Limited as a dictionary and as a thesaurus. January 2, 2010
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
The other reviewers appear to address the printed version rather than the Kindle-specific version. I am focusing on the Kindle Application.

Strengths -- easily used under Kindle platform, terse, usually is clear in distinguishing parts of speech, and it can be used as the default dictionary.

Weaknesses
1. Definitions are not necessarily any more complete than those from the New Oxford American Dictionary(already built-in on Kindle). Several that I used tonight were less so.

2. Definitions for one part of speech are often dependent on another definition listed for another part of speech (a weakness of many dictionaries that is annoying for more complex or unfamiliar words)
----Simple example: the word anger is both a noun and a verb, Thus they define the verb form as "to make angry".

3. Thesaurus component is okay and gives additional ideas for the verb "anger". However antonyms are very limited if the purpose is to use this as a writing resource. Very few choices.
----For example: antonyms for anger (verb) were delight, gratify and please. But other common options are missing such as calm, sooth, pacify. One would have to keep browsing and unless you set this as the default, you keep ending up in another dictionary when trying to do that.

4. Word Origins are sometimes given, mostly abbreviated and with less detail than in Kindle's Default Dictionary.

I have not compared word counts. Sheer mass of definitions is a misleading index of quality.
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45 of 52 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars A Review of the Kindle for PC version June 30, 2010
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Don't buy it !

Believe it or not, there is no way to go directly to the word you are interested in; or even directly to the beginning of the section containing its starting letter !
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Missing a lot for its size January 17, 2011
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have been using a Webster's dictionary daily when solving crossword puzzles.
I ordered this one as a replacement and I am totally disappointed in its amazing
lack of content. This Webester'Merriam-Webster's Collegiate
Dictionary, 11th Edition thumb-notched with Win/Mac CD-ROM and Online
Subscription
s dictionary is missing an alphabet table for Greek, Arabic, and
English for example, and it is missing an currency table for countries around
the world. Also it is missing countries and states with capitals and population
information. Also it is missing famous people and pictures. Finally the size
is much larger then I expected.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars I REALLY NEEDED THIS!
I really needed this dictionary, because I am an Affiliate Marketer, who writes articles about products I'm marketing. Read more
Published 5 days ago by ButchCass
5.0 out of 5 stars Love my new dictionary for my kindle
I've always like the Merriam-Webster's brand and I needed a new dictionary. I have a Kindle and wanted to buy it since I tried the sample and fell in love with the way it is so... Read more
Published 13 days ago by Robert A De Rycke
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Satisfied
I am very satisfied with the compilation of the words in the dictionary and thesaurus. At the age of 80 I'm still doing crosswords from the Times in New York and Los Angeles and on... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Janet Tolbert
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Handy Resource
Having this book on my Kindle is convenient and useful. I love having such a good reference close at hand.
Published 1 month ago by Jenny KIrk
1.0 out of 5 stars Poor investment
Not easily navigated, save your $and look up words via browser or through an e reader. I regret the purchase.
Published 1 month ago by indigogirl06851
3.0 out of 5 stars Not easy to follow as a paperback book
Not that easy to use on Kindle HD, still trying to figure it out. I'm sure I will eventually use it moref
Published 1 month ago by Fran
5.0 out of 5 stars good book
very helpful in identifying words that I didn't know. easy to use and explanations are short and exact. good job
Published 2 months ago by reniecooney
4.0 out of 5 stars Webster dictionary and Thesaurus
I purchased this item because I wanted a small dictionary. It satisfies my needs, but;;;;;;I thought it would be much smaller. Read more
Published 2 months ago by The Singer
4.0 out of 5 stars Wish it could provide more example sentences.
I'm the international student in USA, and the language is an issue.
So I decide to purchase this Dictionary because I need to expand my vocabulary, and it does perfectly. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Newbie
1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
Not user friendly.
It takes ages to find a word.
Ther is no search browser to type in the word you are looking for.
Just dont waste your money. Read more
Published 3 months ago by FACTS MAY AT TIMES BE FRUSTRATING
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