MSDict Cambridge Dictionary of American English
Coverage of American English as It is Used Today

The Cambridge Dictionary of American English provides definitions for about 40,000 words and is compiled to offer what learners need most in a dictionary. With easy access, clear definitions, current vocabulary and plenty of examples this dictionary is an indispensable aid to students of English

Key Features

* Based on a 200 million-word corpus of American English that shows which words and phrases are really used in current American English, and what people really mean when they say or write those words
* Organized by meaning to help learners use English effectively
* Guidewords to help you quickly find the exact meaning you are looking for
* A 2,000-word defining vocabulary to help make definitions easy to understand
* Authentic, full-sentence examples to show how words are typically used and to help learners understand and use English more accurately
* Language Portraits to provide in-depth explanations of difficult grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation