This revised edition of the best-selling Oxford English Minidictionary 5th edition offers authoritative and up-to-date coverage of today's English, with over 40,000 entries and 50,000 definitions. In addition, there are hundreds of in-text notes to help with spelling, grammar, and vocabulary.It also contains brand-new appendices that give straightforward guidance on how to avoid common errors in English, listing frequently confused and misspelled words, spelling tips and rules, and help with punctuation.The clear, accessible layout ensures quick and easy reference, and its portable, hard-wearing format makes it ideal for any user, whether at school, home, or the office.