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The Dictionary of Modern American Usage offers a clear, practical approach to contemporary English. Each of its 7,000 entries provides a definition, explains how the word is used today, and includes illustrative quotations with citations. Garner emphasizes current usage over historical precedent, offering writers guidance on which words to use and which to avoid. The work is noted for its engaging, witty tone and its usefulness for both public and academic libraries.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Education & Language/Linguistics
Authors: Bryan A. Garner
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