Heritage, American, the, of, Editors Dictionaries
100 Words Almost Everyone Confuses and Misuses
- ISBN 13:
- 9780544791190
- author:
- Heritage, American, the, of, Editors Dictionaries
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 11.4 x 0.9 x 20.3 cm
- Genre:
- Reference, Language, Slang & Jargon, Heritage, American, the, of, Editors Dictionaries,100 Words Almost Everyone Confuses and Misuses,Houghton Mifflin Harcourt,0544791193,Usage & Writing Guides,Dictionaries,English language - Homonyms,English languag
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Get clear guidance on using 100 words that are commonly misused in English. This concise reference book provides authoritative explanations and usage notes for words like affect/effect, blatant/flagrant, and disinterested/uninterested.
The edition has been updated to reflect language trends since its initial publication in 2004, tackling troublesome pairs, sound-alikes, and problematic words like peruse and presently. With this book, writers and speakers can ensure they're using the correct words to convey their intended meaning.