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Founded in the mid-16th century, Cambridge University Press stands as a leading publisher of English language learning materials. With a significant presence in the global educational market, it publishes works by authors from over 100 countries.
The Cambridge Advanced Learners Dictionary (CALD), now in its fourth edition, features an extensive collection of 140,000 words, phrases, meanings, and examples, making it a trusted resource for millions of English learners worldwide. Each dictionary entry includes thesaurus sections that highlight related words, phrases, and synonyms, assisting users in expanding their English vocabulary. The dictionary is also informed by the Cambridge English Corpus, making it particularly useful for those preparing for exams like IELTS, BEC, and Cambridge English: First, Advanced, and Proficiency.
Comprehensive Understanding
CALD can identify and locate a word based on any grammatical form.
Android Share
Easily select text from websites or emails and share it with CALD to receive definitions.
Clipboard Lookup
Copy text from other applications and use the “Look up clipboard” option in CALD for individual word meanings.
Similar Words Search
Find corrections for misspelled words.
Wildcard Search
Use “?” and “*” symbols to replace letters when unsure about spelling.
Anagram Search
Discover words by rearranging letters, e.g., tab-bat.
Audio Pronunciations
Access British and American English pronunciations recorded by native speakers.
Flash Card Quiz
A tool to help memorize new vocabulary.
Favorites
Quickly access frequently searched words.
Search History
Review your recent searches for effective revision.
English Irregular Verbs Table
A helpful reference for understanding irregular verbs.