Collins English Phrasal Verbs Dictionary

Author: John Sinclair
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Publication Date: 2000-10-01
Features: English teachers and students may both acknowledge that understanding and correctly using phrasal verbs is a challenge, yet phrasal verbs are a crucial part of everyday language communication. Mastering these phrasal verbs helps in more effective language use. This dictionary is based on English corpora, clearly indicating how each phrasal verb should be used and providing real-life examples for illustration. The mini-word index of this dictionary is highly distinctive, summarizing adverbs and prepositions in phrasal verbs and discussing their common meanings in detail. It lists phrasal verbs that contain these mini-words with the same meaning. Over 3,000 phrasal verbs, more than 12,000 real-life examples, and over 2,000 synonyms and antonyms are provided in complete sentences for concise definitions. It includes style and usage notes, and features a clear and new layout design.