To make the dictionary more useful for the learners, words from different fields have been included with their detailed definitions and one-word equivalents in Bengali, for example, 'amphitheater', 'joie de vivre', 'monochrome' and 'ophthalmology'.The Bengali translation is simple and reflects the current usage of the language.All the entries have been provided with their pronunciation in Bengali.A list of verbs with irregular forms has been added as an appendix for advanced learners of English.Grammatical information on irregular nouns, verbs and adjectives has been provided.Variant and alternative spellings have been provided.