The 'Collins Cobuild Compact Learner's Dictionary' contains coverage of the most important words and phrases used in today's English. All definitions have been written in full sentences in simple, natural English, with thousands of examples given to illustrate how words are used in context. All examples have been taken from the Bank of English - a vast database of contemporary language, showing how English is written and spoken today. Numerous language boxes also offer additional information about English grammar and usage, providing learners with extra help with more difficult areas of the English language.
