Chambers School Dictionary is an essential dictionary for every day use in the classroom and at home. It provides: -Over 30,000 references and 40,000 definitions -Help with spelling, clear definitions, usage notes and help with confusable words -Re gister labels that distinguish formal, informal and slang terms, and Language -Study panels on suitable use of formal and informal language and slang, and varieties of English in the UK and worldwide -Help with synonyms, and special panels on key fe atures of creative writing (such as metaphor, simile and cliché) -Plus: etymologies, word histories and Language Study panels on the history of the language (with examples), and on the use of English worldwide -Innovative two-colour design makes the dictionary exceptionally easy to use