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From America's language experts, helpful references for advanced learners of English or native speakers wishing to refine their language skills.
While these highlighted titles were not designed solely for the language learner, Merriam-Webster's long-standing lexicographical practices have led to the inclusion of many features that will be of special value to learners seeking to improve their mastery of the English language:
Extensive example sentences, phrases, and quotations help learners grasp the meanings of words within their context.
Usage notes explain special aspects of a word's meaning or describe grammatical constructions and common phrases where the word is found.
Special usage labels preceding the word's definition help learners make the appropriate choice.
Idiomatic phrases and two-word verbs are covered wherever their meanings are not self-evident from their constituent parts.
These features are most evident in large dictionaries like Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, Eleventh Edition, which covers the widest range of usage examples of any dictionary available — but they are also part of every monolingual dictionary published by Merriam-Webster, from the largest unabridged to the smallest pocket guide.
