A fully updated edition with NEW frequency information, NEW collocation boxes, and, on the CD-ROM, NEW exam-practice exercises for FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS and BEC.NEW frequency information highlights the most important words to learn. Usage notes based on the Cambridge Learner Corpus (real student mistakes from Cambridge ESOL exam papers) help students avoid common mistakes. Easy-to-understand definitions, and Guidewords to help you find the meaning you want - fast! The dictionary has over 1000 up-to-date words and meanings (e.g.speed-dating, broadband, whiteboard), as well as new idioms and phrases. New frequency information highlights the most important words to learn for everyday use.The Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary uses English that is easy to understand. The definitions only use words from the 'Defining Vocabulary', a limited list of common and basic words that students will understand.Over 1000 words, that might otherwise be difficult to explain, are clarified with illustrations, to make comprehension easier. Find more info at the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary resource site >> (Bookdata)