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Macmillan English Dictionary - Second Edition


The second edition of the Macmillan English Dictionary now contains a wealth of new material, while building on the innovative features that won it two prestigious awards.

The most frequent 7,500 words in English – the ideal vocabulary size for an advanced learner – are printed in red, graded with stars, and explained with extra detail about how you should use them. Click here to find out more.

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Macmillan English Dictionary - CD-ROM

Find out about the Second Edition of the Macmillan English Dictionary CD-ROM by clicking here.

Macmillan English Dictionary - US Edition

Click here to find out more about our American English Dictionary for Advanced Learners.

Essential Dictionary

Please click here to find out more about the Macmillan Essential Dictionary - ideal for intermediate language learners.

School Dictionary

This two-colour dictionary is packed full of help for intermediate-level students who are learning their curriculum subjects in English.

Phrasal Verbs Plus

Macmillan Phrasal Verbs Plus is ideal for students of a good intermediate or advanced level of English. Click here to find out more.

Other Dictionaries

Macmillan publishes a number of dictionaries for specific purposes. Please click here for a full list and product information.
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New: Study Dictionary

The Macmillan Study Dictionary is a perfect companion for learning curriculum topics in English. Click here to find out more.

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New: Collocations Dictionary

A brand-new resource specially developed to help students write more natural English. Find out more here.