- Oxford English Dictionary
The OED is the definitive record of the English language, featuring 600,000 words, 3 million quotations, and over 1,000 years of English
- About the OED - Oxford English Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is widely regarded as the accepted authority on the English language It is an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, history, and usage of 500,000 words and phrases past and present, from across the English-speaking world
- Using the OED - Oxford English Dictionary
In this section, you will find resources to make the most of the OED (including our guides on how to get started), explore how it is being used in academic research and teaching, sign up to upcoming OED events and watch past ones, and generally find content that can be useful in your own work
- The OED today - Oxford English Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary is a comprehensive historical dictionary that aims to document the English language in all its varieties from the eleventh century to the present day
- Discover the Oxford English Dictionary
Dive into our interactive resources to learn more about the Oxford English Dictionary and uncover the rich history and usage of 500,000 words and phrases past and present, from across the English-speaking world
- History of the OED - Oxford English Dictionary
Far more than a convenient place to look up words and their origins, the Oxford English Dictionary is an irreplaceable part of English culture It not only provides an important record of the evolution of our language, but also documents the continuing development of our society
- OED Editions - Oxford English Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary was originally published in fascicles between 1884 and 1928 A one-volume supplement was published in 1933, and four further supplementary volumes were published between 1972 and 1986
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