This dictionary of American English is designed to help learners write and speak

accurate and up-to-date English.

• Ideal for upper-intermediate and advanced learners of English

• Based on the Collins 4.5-billion-word database, the Collins Corpus

• Up-to-date coverage of today’s English, with all words and phrases explained in full sentences

• Authentic examples from the Collins Corpus show how English is really used

• Extensive help with grammar, including plural forms and verb infl ections

• Fully illustrated Word Web and Picture Dictionary boxes provide additional information on vocabulary and key concepts

• Vocabulary-building features encourage students to improve their accuracy and fl uency:

†- Word Partnership notes highlight important collocations

†- Thesaurus entries offer synonyms and antonyms for common words

†- Usage notes explain different meanings and uses of the word

• Supplements on Grammar, Writing, Speaking, Words That Frequently Appear on TOEFL® and TOEIC®, Text Messaging and Emoticons