Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 8th edition (Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary)

I generally love dictionaries, but this one is used the most by me - for obvious reasons - I'm non-native speaker and still trying to learn new things (Learner :-)). It's probably the thickest paperback I ever had, it's full of interesting content, pronunciations, idioms, phrasal verbs, etc. Then there is rich enough section about writing (64p), another 64p with visual vocab (picture dictionary), and finally some grammar/dictionary reference (not a full grammar, just points that somehow realates to the dictionarly, headword organization, etc.). It contains explanation, grammar points, even small explanatory pictures between some headwords. It covers US/NAm English too, though primary headwords are British (what I need). I use it a lot when I read English books, sometimes I spend more time in it than in the actual book. ;-) It comes in three flavours - this one, then paperback with CD and hardcover with CD. I can't comment on other versions, but when this one gets seriously wrinkled, I'll buy another one probably with CD for a change. Price is just ridiculous when I compare it to bilingual Sloval-English dictionaries (true, our market is much smaller, maybe that's why). This one is simply the first choice for any non-native person. (Not that you can't try non-Oxford one, just try Learner's before buying any other dictionary.)

This item was difficult to rate because I couldn't make separate reviews for these two editions. The paperback edition I simply adore, an excellent source for advanced learners in many respects, including neatness of presentation, user-friendliness and etc. On the other hand, I am very disappointed by the kindle edition because it does not recognise different forms of words. For example, if you press a word which has the form of a participle, let's say 'explaining', it won't find it in the dictionary, but you will have to type it in its basic form to get the meaning. To be forced to do this is time-consuming and disruptive to my reading. And on top of all that, the font is partly so light that it puts a strain on your eyes. This dictionary deserves a much better kindle edition than it has been given.

This is a good dictionary for academic purpose, and of course, for general use. Definition is concise, clear and easy to understand with many examples.

Bought this for my 15 year old grandson. It was exactly what he expected.

The moment I downloaded last night and started to actually use it, trying to check out some words, I instantly found out its problem, which is that it can't recognise any verb forms except the plain form, a problem too serious to ignore. How often do we find the plain form of verbs in books? If the app is as stupid as this that it can't recognise any changed verb forms, it is a piece of junk. I now seriously want my money back. Indeed the dictionary sets an exceptional standard, but the Kindle version disappoints. It deserves a much better written app. Maybe it will be with 9th Edition?

I waited for years to get hold of the 8th edition and I can say it was worth it. Once more, research and good ideas, as the Writing tutor pages, do more for the learner than any of its would-be competitors. The paper is of excellent quality and extra thin, which makes it possible for the 1796 pages (plus extras)to be portable, with all its 186,500 words! Beat that! Key words are typed in slightly bigger font and marked with a key, as is relevant academic Enlgish words, with AW. Several words are listed with their synonyms and their differences in usage explained and contrasted. In addition, collocation boxes teach you how to use the words in natural native-like ways. It is highly recommended to students and teachers, like me, who either need or love to continue progressing in their knowledge of English.

Good dictionary, but useless now I can check the e-book version on Ipad, Iphone, Kindle...

This book exceeds expectation. It is a bible of language and fact -- hence, of general substantive knowledge. The author\editor achieved a monumental task by compiling content for this book -- a dictionary! Belief in knowing the necessity for always have a dictionary on hand signifies an urge for articulating accurate information done correctly. Understanding words requires dictionary consultation. Oxford Advance Learner Dictionary advances knowledge and understanding. This recommended dictionary enhances intelligent life by informing an inquisitive investigator well. It is easy to use. Each definition is more than defined. Rock on 🔥

This dictionary, wonderful though a paper copy May be, is useless on an iPad or kindle! You can't search for a given word, to scroll through and find it is not feasible. Sorry I spent the money.

rien à redire, livraison parfaite, etat parfait, livraison rapide, probablement le meilleur dico anglais que je connaissse, par contre la procahine fois je prendrais la version CD ROM en plus

Estoy estudiando en la escuela de idiomas y este diccionario me está siendo muy útil, es muy completo e incluso en las páginas finales tiene vocabulario por temática. Posee idioms, phrasal verbs y a veces alucino con la cantidad de cosas que vienen. Muy contenta en general

Per tutti gli studenti di inglese arrivati ad un certo livello, questo utilissimo dizionario si presta come una "arma" multiuso: è innanzitutto un DIZIONARIO che snocciola tutte le parole contenute in esso su una base di 3000 vocaboli basilari; è un DIZIONARIO ILLUSTRATO con le diverse tavole con immagini e parole che aiutano a ricordare i vari nomi di animali, vestiti, giochi, frutta, verdura, etc; è una MINI-GRAMMATICA in quanto per diverse parole (per esempio might/may o permit/allow o need/need to) spiega i diversi usi e le diverse sfumatura nell'utilizzo di una parola piuttosto che un'altra; è un validissimo AIUTO per compilare curriculum, lettere, fax e email grazie alla piccola sezione centrale. Coronano il tutto diversi aiuti sugli utilizzi dell'American e del British English tra cui le note sulla fonetica, alcune pagine dedicate ai nomi geografici dei paesi anglofoni, e chiaramente l'ottima impaginazione e grafica di tutto il dizionario.

大きな辞書です。 好きですが、大きくて、ぜったいどこかに 持ってはいけません＾＾ 持ち歩き不可能です。 でも、好き。