This dictionary is ideal for intermediate-level learners of English. With full-sentence definitions written in simple, natural English, this dictionary is easy to use and understand. The examples, taken from the 4.5-billion-word Collins Corpus, show learners how the words are used in authentic contexts.This dictionary covers all the essential words, phrases, and idioms that students at this level need to learn, and provides help with grammar and usage. A wide range of vocabulary-building features, many of them with full-colour illustrations, encourage students to learn new words and improve their fluency.The dictionary also includes a Visual Thesaurus, which provides alternatives to the 50 most over-used words in English