Using the CD-ROM

Words with more than one meaning

Many words have more than one meaning. When meanings are very different, they are shown as separate senses with numbers:

 

When meanings are closely related, they are shown as subsenses with letters:

Some words have many different meanings, and so the entries can be long.

Entries with five or more meanings have a 'menu' at the top to make it easier to find the specific meaning you are looking for.