The second edition of the Macmillan English Dictionary now contains a wealth of new material, while building on the innovative features that won it two prestigious awards.

The most frequently used 7.500 words in English - the ideal vocabulary size for an advanced learner - are printed in red, graded with stars, and explained with extra detail about how you should use them.

The Macmillan English Dictionary is specially designed to help you to....

understand language: find the meaning of words you read and hear

• menus take you straight to the right meaning
• subject-specific vocabulary, World English and encyclopaedic entries
• clear definitions using the most common words

use language: write and speak with confidence

• more information about the most frequent 7,500 words which are prnted in red
• collocation boxes
• vocabulary-building sections

be aware of language: become a better learner by understanding how English works

• metaphor boxes
• usage notes on style, grammar and varieties of English
• Language Awareness pages on idioms, discourse, cultural values, word formation and more

This new edition includes:

• hundreds of new words (satnav, greenwash, carbon trading, adspend, crystal meth, cyberlaw, geoeconomics)
• many more collocations, synonyms and antonyms
• extra clearly labelled subject-specific vocabulary (equity capital, faultline, heritage language, link rot, culture medium, data compression)
• multi-page vocabulary building sections on the themes of movement, communication and emotions
• a complete package of unique, carefully researched materials based on a detailed analysis of learner's own writing. Full-page writting sections and Get it right boxes help you to become a more confident writer in academic and professional situations