Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary Fourth Edition | with CD-ROM | 140,000+ Words for C1-C2 Learners | Ideal for IELTS, FCE, CAE, CPE & BEC Exam Preparation

The Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary, Fourth Edition, is the trusted companion for upper-intermediate to advanced learners of English (CEFR levels C1-C2). This fully updated edition of the best-selling dictionary contains over 140,000 words, phrases, meanings, and examples, making it an indispensable reference tool and study companion .

Packed with hundreds of pictures and illustrations, this dictionary helps learners understand subtle differences between similar words at a glance . Informed by the Cambridge International Corpus, the dictionary is correlated with the English Vocabulary Profile, showing which words students know at different levels and allowing users to prioritize their vocabulary study .

This edition includes a dedicated 32-page "Focus on Writing" section, dealing with all essential aspects of academic, formal, and informal writing—perfect for developing advanced writing skills . Throughout the dictionary, "Common mistake" boxes, informed by the Cambridge English Corpus, highlight the most frequent errors made by learners, helping students avoid these pitfalls before they make them . Additional "Word partner" boxes (mini-collocation panels) show learners how to use words as a native speaker would, helping to produce more natural-sounding English