The 9th edition of the Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's Dictionary
has been revised and updated to include detailed coverage of today's
English in a clear, attractive format.
Ideal for upper intermediate and advanced learners of English, this
dictionary covers all the words, phrases and idioms that students need
to master in order to speak and write
effective English. Thousands of updated examples taken from the 4.5-
billion word Collins Corpus, show learners how the words are used in
authentic contexts. The dictionary offers extensive help with grammar
through the inclusion of grammar patterns at examples, plus a new
supplement to help with academic and business grammar.
Additional information is provided throughout to help learners improve
their knowledge of collocation, etymology and synonymy. Informative and
relevant vocabulary panels show
how words are used in a range of everyday contexts.
In addition, this dictionary offers learners guidance on how to
communicate effectively in English. The Language in Use supplement
provides a wealth of invaluable information on how to write and speak
English for different purposes using the appropriate language, style,
and tone. Resources and activities to help learners make the most of the
dictionary are available for free online.
The Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's Dictionary provides invaluable
and detailed guidance on the English language, and is the complete
reference tool for learners of English.
