This book provides a systematic coverage of over 3000 phrasal verbs. Meanings are carefully differentiated showing the wide range of sense and usage of verbs such as "take up", "go off" and "fall out". The dictionary shows typical collocations, synonyms and usage level of verbs. Drawing on the COBUILD database the dictionary provides thousands of examples of the typical ways in which everyday, modern English uses phrasal verbs. The syntactic patterns of each verb are set out clearly using a layout similar to the other COBUILD learners' dictionaries.
All teachers and students of English recognize the problems of understanding phrasal verbs and of using them appropriately. Phrasal verbs are an essential part of everyday communication, and mastery of them promotes more effective language use.
Drawing on The Bank of English, this dictionary gives detailed help in a simple, straightforward way. It shows how phrasal verbs are actually used, with plenty of 'real' examples.
The unique Particles Index deals with the adverbs and prepositions used in phrasal verbs. It focuses on the common meanings associated with each of the particles, and lists the phrasal verbs where the particles have those meanings.
• Over 3000 phrasal verbs
• Over 12000 'real' examples
• Over 2000 synonyms and antonyms
• Each meaning simply explained in a full sentence
• Information on style and usage
• Exceptionally clear layout
The Bank of English is a unique computer database which monitors and records the way in which the English language is actually used in the modern world. It is continually expanding and contains over 200 million words, from contemporary British, American, and international sources: newspapers, magazines, books, TV, radio, and real life conversations – the language as it is written and spoken today.
Based on The Bank of English, COBUILDs unique language database
• Exceptionally detailed treatment of over 3000 English phrasal verbs
• Over 12000 'real' examples show typical use
• Each meaning simply explained in a full sentence
• Information on style and usage
• Information on synonyms and antonyms
• User-friendly, avoiding complex symbols and codes
• Unique Particles Index
COBUILD is the Collins Birmingham University International Language Database.
The Bank of English is a unique resource in English Language Teaching. It allows detailed study of today’s English, giving new evidence about how the language is actually used. All COBUILD titles are derived from this database, and have a common aim – to help learners with 'real' English.
Other titles include:
'Collins COBUILD English Dictionary'
A major new edition, containing a wealth of information on meaning, usage, and grammar. For the first time, word frequency information is also included.
'Collins COBUILD English Grammar'
'Collins COBUILD English Usage
Collins COBUILD English Guides'
A range of smaller books on detailed aspects of the language.
