This authoritative dictionary covers the core vocabulary of everyday life and is a must-have for every bookshelf. Features more than 75,000 clear and concise definitions, including new words from a variety of fields Pronunciations, word origins, synonym lists, and over 8,000 usage examples to aid understanding A Guide to Irregular English Verbs, English Word Roots, and Confused Misused Words are helpful for English-language learners Special features include A Handbook of Style, Basic English Grammar, and An Overview of the Internet *BOOK COVER DESIGNS MAY VARY: We recently redesigned the The Merriam-Webster Dictionary book cover so some customers may receive the original design and others may receive the new cover design.