Longman dictionaries

Our learner dictionaries feature commonly used words to make understanding easy, whatever your level. They help you learn vocabulary and understand words in context, to improve your communication skills. Our dictionaries help you develop natural English with definitions and whole, authentic English sentences.

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What makes Longman dictionaries better?

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Efficient meaning search

Allows users to find meanings with a focus on common usage, and makes the search efficient and effective.

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Precise and versatile

The swift, clear and adaptable definitions cater to learners at every level of proficiency.

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Academic and situational insights

Includes academic and situation-specific meanings with accessible word labels for greater clarity.

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Complete language learning

Offers authentic examples, synonyms and grammar support for holistic language development.

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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

230,000 words, phrases and meanings for advanced learners

The dictionary ensures students produce more accurate English in both writing and speaking. Now with expanded grammar information, students get extra help with grammar patterns and using the correct tenses. The integrated Collocations Dictionary shows learners which words to use together, while the integrated thesaurus helps them expand their vocabulary.

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American and British English

Alternatively, you may also use our free dictionary website at https://www.ldoceonline.com.

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Longman Active Study Dictionary

100,000 words, phrases and meanings

A practical learner’s dictionary – small enough to carry around, big enough to include all the words students need to know. A must-have for all learners of English at the intermediate level looking to increase their vocabulary (with the integrated thesaurus) and improve fluency (through knowledge of collocations).

American and British English

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Longman Dictionary of American English

95,000 words, phrases and meanings

The latest edition of this best-selling dictionary helps intermediate students improve their writing with the new collocations feature, and offers extra support for those studying other subjects in English. The integrated Thesaurus helps students build their vocabulary.

American English

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