Harrap's Shorter dictionary!

Combining ease of use with richness of content, this dictionary is intuitive and intelligentThe dictionary offers an entirely updated content for 2013: 400,000 words and phrases 600,000 translations 650 notes on usage (false friends, words difficult to translate) and hundreds of cultural notes More than 500 proverbs and idiomatic phrases enabling you to express yourself as naturally as possible 100 articles allowing for a better understanding of the formation of words, starting with prefixes and suffixes (-ly, -less, -esque etc.) Numerous regional variations (American, Irish, Australian etc.) )Various functions: A History and Favourites classed by the meanings of words A hypertext on every word allowing you to jump quickly from one translation to another Pronunciations given for all words and translations (on-line mode only)Practical: customisable font sizes for better visual comfort