The Chambers dictionary (11th ed)

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It is known for its comprehensive coverage of English and for its tradition of including the occasional light-hearted definition in its pages.

Alone among modern single-volume dictionaries, it retains an interest in the past as well as the present, offering a rich stock of words from our literary heritage as well as covering recent developments in English.

For this 11th edition the text has been thoroughly revised to reflect the latest changes in our language, with special attention being given to reflecting current pronunciation and vocabulary.