The Longman Advanced Dictionary of Contemporary English, 6th Edition, is a comprehensive dictionary designed for advanced learners of English. Published by Pearson, it features 230,000 words, phrases, and meanings, with definitions written using a controlled vocabulary of just 2,000 common words to make them easier to understand.
Key Features
• Integrated Dictionaries: It includes an integrated Collocations Dictionary to help users learn which words are commonly used together and a Thesaurus to expand vocabulary with synonyms and related words.
• Grammar and Usage: The dictionary provides expanded grammar information, including help with grammar patterns and correct tense usage. It also features “Register Notes” that highlight the differences between spoken and written English.
• Frequency Markers: The most frequent 3,000 words in both spoken and written English are highlighted, guiding learners on which words are most important to know.
• Examples: It contains 165,000 examples based on authentic, natural English usage.
• Online Resources: A key difference from previous editions is the shift from a DVD-ROM to a free online platform, which offers the full dictionary content, additional example sentences, audio pronunciations, and interactive exercises. This includes practice for major exams like FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS, and TOEIC.
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