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Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
The Oxford Advanced American Dictionary is an advanced-level monolingual dictionary for learners of American English.
It includes 145,000 words, phrases, and meanings and 85,500 examples showing how words are used.
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Check pronunciation: American English pronunciation is included at every entry, with a written transcription and accompanying audio.
All definitions and example sentences are suitable for learners of American English.
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