Ideal for college students and advanced high school students, the
American Heritage High School Dictionary is a brand-new paperbound
reference book from the editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries.
It is aimed at users who need a dictionary that is more advanced than
the Student Dictionary but more conveniently sized and priced than the
2084-page hardcover American Heritage Dictionary of the English
Language, Fifth Edition. The American Heritage High School Dictionary
will be especially useful for customers who do not have ready access to
our electronic products. Each entry is clearly defined, and thousands of
example sentences show how entry words are used in context. There are no
biographical or geographical entries, thus allowing more room for basic
vocabulary. A gazetteer at the back of the book lists countries, states,
and capitals. Hundreds of word history notes describe the development of
words in clear, straightforward language. A style guide, detailed
definitions of grammatical terms, and dozens of usage notes provide
guidance on grammar and style points. This reference book is designed to
be a workhorse for writers - great for high school students who are
studying for standardized tests or who are allowed to use print
dictionaries during tests, for college students whose schools lack the
resources to provide online content, and for individuals who prefer a
conveniently sized print dictionary for their home or office.