Longman Contemporary English Dictionary, 3rd Edition, Supplement

Author: Pearson Education Ltd.
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Publish Date: 2003-01-16
Features: This dictionary is an English-English learning dictionary with extensive information, up-to-date content, and a strong sense of contemporary relevance. It focuses on developing readers' accurate written and spoken expression, as well as the appropriate use of language skills. It is suitable for intermediate to advanced English learners. Includes over 80,000 entries and phrases, with vocabulary limited to 2,000 common words. Highlights 3,000 of the most frequently used spoken and written words Provides thousands of grammar collocations Describes 24 pages of full-color illustrations, beautiful and engaging.
When learning new English words, it is inevitable to consult a dictionary, but it is often difficult to find a comprehensive and practical dictionary for new words. New words emerge quickly, and in large quantities, with many only trending for a short time, leaving only a portion to become permanent part of the language. This poses significant challenges for dictionary compilers.
Fortunately, Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English (Supplemented Edition) presents 64 pages of new words to readers. These new words have been carefully selected by the dictionary compilers and have the potential to become fixed vocabulary in English. Therefore, they are essential for learners of English to study and master. These 64 pages of new words are added as an appendix at the end of the dictionary, but the treatment of entries is identical to that of the main body. The principle remains the same: emphasis on both definitions and usage explanations. Definitions are concise and to the point, while usage explanations address specific questions. Pronunciation, part of speech, style, and British vs. American English variations are all marked. Many entries include examples to help readers understand usage. Some entries without examples can still be inferred from the definitions and part of speech.
The new words appendix of Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English (Supplemented Edition) is an excellent introductory textbook for learning and researching new English words. The appendix stands as a separate unit, facilitating focused study and research. It begins with an introduction by linguist Jean Aitchison, discussing the origin and formation of new English words. The text is informative and serves as a guide for studying new words. In conclusion, learning and researching new English words offers great benefits and is highly engaging.
To conclude my introduction to the new words appendix of Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English (Supplemented Edition), let me borrow the remarks of British linguist and lexicographer Eric Partridge from the 1960s about a new words dictionary of that time:
"Any dictionary of new words is worthy of respect and attention. This particular dictionary is worthy of even more. It should be used, consulted, and read."