"Many people don't realize the wealth of grammar information to be found in a dictionary. Indeed I use dictionaries as my primary references when writing ELT grammar textbooks. The Longman dictionary Of Contemporary English has long been a principal source book for me, and its new American English counterpart, The Longman Advanced American Dictionary, is without doubt equally valuable to those of use seeking answers to sticky questions about English grammar."
-- Betty S. Azar, Author of the Azar Grammar Series

"Another fine achievement in dictionary development by Longman! Definitions are concise and user-friendly, multiple meanings are clearly differentiated, and illustrative sentences help to establish the vernacular firmly in the user's mind. A must for every serious student of American English!"
-- Patricia Richard-Amato, Professor Emeritus California State University, Los Angeles

The British and American lexicographic traditions beautifully combined to produce by far the best and most useful dictionary for learners of American English."
-- Professor Y. Ikegami, Professor Emeritus University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

"We encounter lively, natural-sounding examples every time we look up word in this dictionary. It is my hope that students in Japan communicate with English speakers around the world with the help of this Longman Advanced American Dictionary."
-- Kumiko Torikai, Professor of English and Interpereting Rikkyo University, Japan
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