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. New words, many of which have emerged from significant events in the world, such as vlog, AI, VR, or carbon cycle, have been added. Words such as bubble, viral, tag, cloud and chat have been updated to include their new senses. All entries are clear and simply explained and word classes and inflections are given in full. Word origins are given in 'Did you know?' notes and 'Spelling alerts' flag tricky spellings. The extended supplement has been crafted to enable children to discover vocabulary connections and to improve their writing with spelling tips, grammar and punctuation help. Top tips and proofing skills help with their vocabulary and writing skills. It is the ideal dictionary for boosting reading skills and building word power.

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