The Macmillan Junior School Dictionary has been designed as a school students first dictionary of English. It is an ideal and effective companion to meet the language referencing needs of a student till Class 8. Key features Nearly 5000 words defined, with over a hundred Indian English words Simple and easy-to-understand definitions Many examples to present the meanings of words in different contexts Easy-to-use pronunciation guide for all words Many new definitions reflecting the modern technological and cultural development Extensive treatment of word families to nurture vocabulary extension Usage notes to help in the use of appropriate words in the right context List of similar and opposite words to bring out the various nuances of the words Spelling guidance by a leading education expert An eight-page, full colour, age appropriate, ready reference