English Dictionary for Students

This dictionary provides a modern vocabulary for upper intermediate ESL students. More than 27,000 words have been selected according to frequency of usage and are supplemented with specialized phrases that are commonly used in everyday interaction, such as "extended family" and "musical instrument." Each item is clearly defined and includes phonetic pronunciation guides, parts of speech, and example sentences. Extra background information is provided for many words and terms, and usage notes give irregular forms, British vs. American English usage, constructions, derived words, and words that are easily confused.