Words

The aim of this e-book is to help learners of English to use individual words correctly and to choose the right words and structures for the meaning they want to convey. Each entry is based on the latest evidence in the Cobuild corpus, so that both learners and teachers will find the book useful as an authoritative reference on how English is actually used today. A priority has been to make it clear which words and structures are used in conversation, and which should only be used in writing. Differences between British and American usage are also clearly indicated.

For ease of access, entries are arranged alphabetically. When information about the use of a word, or additional relevant information, is to be found in an entry under another headword, a cross-reference is given.

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