Cambridge advanced learner's dictionary. Advanced learner's dictionary - 3rd ed. - 1699 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (12 cm) + user's guide.

"First published 1995 as Cambridge International Dictionary of English"--T.p. verso.

Introduction -- How to use the dictionary -- Numbers that are used as words -- The dictionary -- Colour pictures -- Maps -- Extra help pages -- Contents -- Common mistakes -- New words and phrases -- Letter writing -- Writing essays -- Geographical names -- Popular first names -- Prefixes and suffixes -- Irregular verbs -- Regular verb tenses -- Symbols -- Units of measurement -- Word families -- Idiom finder -- How we show pronunciation -- In the dictionary -- Pronunciation symbols.

"A brand new edition of the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary and CD-ROM, that is now more user-friendly than ever. Clear definitions and prominent guidewords help you find the meaning you want quickly and easily. Hundreds of new words ensure your English is up to date. And 'Word partner' boxes show you how to use words in the most natural way. * NEW! 'Extra help' section includes maps, illustrations and photos, and the innovative 'Let's Talk' section which focuses specifically on spoken English * NEW! Even more Learner Error notes taken from the Cambridge Learner Corpus help you to avoid common mistakes * NEW! Thesaurus panels help you widen your vocabulary"--Publisher description.

9780521885416 ( w/ CDROM) 0521885418 ( w/ CD-ROM) 9780521712668 (pbk. w/ CD-ROM) 0521712661 (pbk. w/ CD-ROM) 9780521858045 0521858046 9780521674683 (pbk.) 0521674689 (pbk.)

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English language--Dictionaries.
English language--Textbooks for foreign speakers.

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