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Macmillan English Dictionary : For Advanced Learners of American English

Macmillan English Dictionary : For Advanced Learners of American English

Author: Na Na
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Publication Date: 10 Jul 2004
ISBN-13: 9780333966709
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Description


The most up-to-date dictionary for learners of English!
Over 100,000 references and 80,000 examples of words in use
More references than any other English learnersbliog’ dictionary
Only 2,500 words used to define all entries
New two-color text for ease of use
Up-to-date information on new words, spoken English and changes in meaning
Short and clear definitions, with menus in longer entries to help find the meaning quickly
Over 1,000 illustrated words throughout, along with a 16-page full-color section
22-page language study section
Although the English language is made up of over one million individual words, 90% of all written and spoken text consists of 7,500. The Macmillan English Dictionary highlights these vital 7,500 in red, encouraging learners to swiftly grasp the core words necessary to speak and write fluently.
This is a practical reference book for the classroom and home, offering invaluable support for those wishing to write and speak English accurately.


Author Description


Led by Susan Stempelski of Columbia University, Michael Rundell, former editor of Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English and chief consultant of the Longman Advanced American Dictionary, and Gwyneth Fox, former editor of Collins Cobuild English Dictionary, over 100 lexicographers from America and Britain have come together to create Macmillan English Dictionary.






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