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A valuable enhancement to the learning experience, the Collins COBUILD Advanced Dictionary Interactive CD ROM offers learners a fast and simple way to explore words and their meanings while working on a computer. SEARCH with definitions, sample sentences and moro. “PopUp” Dictionary, Audio pronunciation with record and playback for pronunciation practice. "My Dictionary": allows learners to create a personalized tool. Bookmarks: allow learners to save and organize vocabulary. Activity Guide includes interactive activities relating to the definition of words as well as the Usage, Word Link, Thesaurus, Word Web and Picture Dictionary features. "Grammar" open the list of Brief Grammar Reference features-a combination of text, images, and animations that explore key grammatical concepts.

Bookmarks: allow learners to save and organize vocabulary. Activity Guide includes interactive activities relating to the definition of words as well as the Usage, Word Link, Thesaurus, Word Web and Picture Dictionary features.

“Grammar” opens the list of Brief Grammar Reference features-a combination of text, images, and animations that explore key grammatical concepts.

With innovations such as DefinitionsPLUS and vocabulary builders, the Collins COBUILD Advanced Dictionary of American English transforms the learner’s dictionary from an occasional reference into the ultimate resource and must-have dictionary for language learners.

– DefinitionsPLUS
* DefinitionsPLUS Collocations: Each definition is written in simple, natural English and shows which words are most typically used with the target word.
* DefinitionsPLUS Grammar: Each definition includes the most representative grammatical patterns to help the learner use English correctly.
* DefinitionsPLUS Natural English: Each definition is a model of how to use the language appropriately and idiomatically.

- Vocabulary Builders
* 250 “Word Webs” introduce related vocabulary through encyclopedia-like readings and art.
* 1,500 “Word Links” expand the building blocks of English: prefixes, suffixes, and word roots.
* 50 “Picture Dictionary”: boxes illustrate key vocabulary and concepts.
* 1,150 “Word Partnerships” highlight high-frequency collocations/word patterns
* 725 “Thesaurus” entries offer synonyms and antonyms