1) a
2) abacus
3) abandon
4) abbreviation
5) abdomen
6) abide
7) ability
8) able
9) abnormal
10) aboard
The Oxford English dictionary has about 220,000 words. In the Oxford 'Shorter' Dictionary there are 163,000 different words, The Oxford Reference dictionary has 115,000 different words (200,000 meanings) and The Oxford English mini-dictionary has 40,000 different words (50,000 meanings)
The Second Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary contains full entries for 171,476 words in current use, and 47,156 obsolete words.
It really depends on the dictionary. Some include more words than others.
The Oxford English Dictionary contains extensive etymological information on most words. However, no dictionary is ever an "ultimate authority". Words of more recent origin or slang words may be treated more authoritatively in other dictionaries.
The online Merriam-Webster dictionary (m-w.com) does not have "homebuyer" listed as a word, so I believe it would be two words. Home buyer
The Oxford English dictionary has about 220,000 words. In the Oxford 'Shorter' Dictionary there are 163,000 different words, The Oxford Reference dictionary has 115,000 different words (200,000 meanings) and The Oxford English mini-dictionary has 40,000 different words (50,000 meanings)
how many words are there in the oxford English dictionary 2nd edition? thank you for your answer stormy
The Oxford English Dictionary with more than 600,000 words is the largest English to English dictionary.
J.R.R. Tolkien's first civilian job was as a lexicographer at the Oxford English Dictionary, where he focused on the history and etymology of words starting in 1918.
The Second Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary contains full entries for 171,476 words in current use, and 47,156 obsolete words.
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is known for providing comprehensive and detailed information on the etymology, meanings, and usage of over 250,000 words in the English language. It is considered a highly authoritative source for understanding the history and evolution of words in English.
Go get the A volume of the Oxford English Dictionary.
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The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is considered the most extensive English dictionary, containing over 600,000 words and tracing their origins and historical usage back over a thousand years. It is a comprehensive resource for understanding the evolution of the English language.
There are about 30,000 words in Oxford Dictionary.
It really depends on the dictionary. Some include more words than others.
The Oxford English Dictionary contains over 600,000 words, along with their definitions and etymologies. It spans 20 volumes and takes up approximately 22,000 pages.