Collins COBUILD English Grammar Patterns 1: Verbs: Verbs

Author: Sinclair
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Publication Date: 2000-11-01
Features: This dictionary provides an authoritative and comprehensive summary of English verb patterns, suitable for learners and teachers of all levels. It offers a new description of English verbs. Each pattern is thoroughly explained. All verbs that use the same pattern are listed with their definitions. Clear structural explanations and numerous examples accurately demonstrate how verbs are used, helping learners to generalize and apply knowledge. The comprehensive lists of various types further aid learners in expanding their vocabulary. This dictionary is a companion to the newly revised Collins COBUILD English Dictionary, based on the most comprehensive analysis of verbs to date. It is a rare linguistic resource for advanced and intermediate learners and teachers of English. It is currently the most clear and comprehensive guide available for learning English verb patterns.