Longman Lexicon of Contemporary English by Tom McArthur

The Longman Lexicon of Contemporary English

-a new kind of reference book to help all learners of English understand and use new vocabulary

In a dictionary, you will find funny between funnel and fur.

In the Lexicon you will find funny with entertaining, amusing, diverting, comic, humorous, jocular, and hilarious.

- shows exactly what words mean by comparing them with other similar words

- full clear definitions for each word

- many examples to show the usual context of each word

- grammatical information

- extensive use of helpful illustrations

- easy-to-use index includes pronunciations and irregular forms

- short clear How to Use section

- for use in class or for private study