About the book

The Macmillan Essential Dictionary is the most up-to-date and comprehensive intermediate learner’s dictionary available.

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British English Edition – sample downloadable PDF file

American English Edition – sample downloadable PDF file

Book Introduction

Sample Study Pages downloadable PDF file


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Comprehensive!

  • Two-colour dictionary and CD-ROM with more entries than any other dictionary for intermediate learners

  • The 3,500 most important words for intermediate students to learn at this level are highlighted in red and graded for frequency of use, helping students to focus on the key vocabulary for writing and speaking English with confidence and accuracy

  • Hundreds of ‘help boxes’ containing grammar, vocabulary and usage notes provide more help in understanding the language than any equivalent dictionary

Up to date!

  • 36,000 real examples show students exactly how words are used in a wide variety of situations

  • 24-page Language Study section on key areas such as pronunciation, collocation and wordbuilding helps learners to broaden and develop their vocabulary

Essential!

  • Clear, simple definitions using just under 2,300 of the most common words, making the dictionary fully accessible to intermediate learners

  • Quick ‘menus’ in entries with five or more senses guide you to the meaning you want – fast

  • 16 pages of full-colour drawings and photographs for topic and vocabulary work