The different meanings of English words are followed by corresponding translations and defined by notations in italics. Examples of usage are given for some words that are difficult to translate.
The dictionary also contains idiomatic expressions, proverbs, and sayings (in both languages). It includes a list of current English and American abbreviations, a list of the most important geographical names, and a list of proper names.
Originally published by the Radianska Shkola publishing house in Kyiv.