Home › Language Arts & Disciplines › Oxford A-Z of English Usage
  • Oxford A-Z of English Usage by Jeremy Butterfield book cover
1 1

Oxford A-Z of English Usage

by Jeremy Butterfield

Be the first to review this book

A practical A–Z reference for everyday English usage

$16.45 USD
$27.42 USD $16.45 USD
Save 40%

Paperback New English

Delivery to your door
In stock·Dispatches in 1–2 business days
Standard shipping* from $4.35
Standard shipping transit* 5–8 business days after dispatch

Faster options are available.

Rates and delivery estimates depend on your destination and item quantity. Estimates are informational only; the final shipping method and rate are selected at checkout.
Secure checkout
American Express Apple Pay DiscoverGoogle Pay Mastercard PayPalVisa
30-day eligible returns Returns & refunds policy

AlbakiReads Editorial

A practical A–Z reference for everyday English usage

Organized for quick consultation, this revised guide gathers more than 680 entries on spelling, grammar, word meaning, and appropriate terminology in English. Its alphabetic format puts commonly disputed forms—such as licence/license and fewer/less—alongside explanations grounded in examples of actual usage. More than 20 longer feature articles expand the reference beyond individual entries, addressing subjects including hyphenation, Latin plurals, and distinctions among Britain, Great Britain, the British Isles, and England. The book’s scope is practical: a desk reference for resolving specific language questions as they arise, with coverage that includes both conventions and changing usage around potentially sensitive terms.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Writers and editors checking spelling, grammar, and word-choice questions
  • English learners seeking an accessible usage reference
  • Anyone who wants a compact A–Z guide to commonly confused English terms

Themes

English usageGrammar and spellingWord choiceInclusive languageReference tools

Based on publisher information and book metadata.

Book overview

Readers and writers of all levels will find the Oxford A-Z of English Usage essential. Based on Oxford's world-leading dictionary research and contemporary language monitoring, giving examples of real usage, this book provides the essential information on correct English and its usage that is needed in practical, everyday situations. Arranged in A-Z order, it contains over 680 entries on issues of spelling, grammar, meaning and appropriate PC language usage (e.g. licence/license; learning difficulties/mental handicap; fewer/less). In addition, there are more than 20 special feature articles on specific topics such as hyphenation or the use of Latin plurals, as well as commonly confused terms like Britain, Great Britain, the British Isles, England.
With a fresh page design, the Oxford A-Z of English Usage gives the reader immediate and easy access to answers, by means of clear and coherent explanations and illustrations. It will prove the first port of call for any reader seeking clear, authoritative help with English usage questions.
Shipping & returnsShipping options, delivery timing, and our return policy.

In-stock items normally dispatch within 1–2 business days. The ZIP-code estimator on this page is informational only; the final shipping method, price, and availability are confirmed at checkout for your full order.

For the initial delivery estimate we use these transit windows after dispatch: Standard 5–8 business days, Expedited 2–4 business days, and Priority 1–2 business days. Holiday delays are not included.

Eligible items can be returned within 30 days in accordance with our return policy.

Customer reviews

You may also like

View all