This dictionary includes over 125,000 definitions and entries, explained in clear, concise English. Literary, archaic, slang, and region-specific words are labelled to give you guidance, and extra spelling information is included (eg. variant spellings, and US spellings), along with irregular and difficult forms of words. Pronunciation help is given for awkward words, and 180 language panels and in-text usage notes provide straightforward advice on grammar, punctuation, and correct usage. Alternative words are linked directly to their dictionary definition within the same entry.