American Idiom & Phrasal Verb 10.0.11

From proverbial expressions such as "a stitch in time saves nine" to idioms like "dead ringer" and common phrases such as "put out" and "take on," idioms and phrasal verbs can often prove challenging for dedicated language learners. Fortunately, with the guidance of renowned lexicographer Richard A. Spears, mastering American English idioms has been made more accessible than ever before.

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs encompasses the entire spectrum of idiomatic American English, establishing itself as a valuable asset for ESL students, writers, scholars, and public speakers alike.

Key features include:

• Over 24,000 entries and 27,000 senses, each with concise definitions and a practical example sentence to aid in understanding idiomatic phrases, proverbial expressions, and clichés
• Guidance on appropriate tone and social context to help users grasp the nuances of when and where certain expressions are best utilized
• A comprehensive Phrase-Finder index comprising more than 60,000 entries, enabling users to pinpoint phrases using keywords, including common particles in two-part verbs

LATEST APP UPDATES:

• Enhanced learning experience with four vibrant new themes that breathe life into your educational journey. Customize your dictionary with your preferred color scheme for a more enjoyable learning process.
• Streamlined access to language intricacies through an improved Home page, refined visual layout, and faster search functionalities for quicker entry lookups.

SEARCH TOOLS:

The dictionary offers a user-friendly interface with various search tools designed for efficient word exploration:

• Search autocomplete provides quick word suggestions as you type
• Keyword lookup functionality allows searching within compound words and phrases
• Camera search feature identifies words through the camera viewfinder with rapid results
• Voice search enables searches even when unsure of correct spelling

Additionally, the dictionary includes a 'Fuzzy filter' for automatic word correction in case of misspellings and 'Wild card' characters ('*' or '?') to replace letters or parts of words.

LEARNING TOOLS:

Diverse learning features are integrated into the dictionary to support vocabulary enhancement:

• 'Favorites' feature permits users to create customized word lists
• 'Recent list' allows for easy review of previously searched words
• Swipe-to-delete functionality in ‘Recent’ and ‘Favorites’ menus for better organization
• 'Word-of-the-day' option introduces a new word daily for continuous learning

Users can easily share newfound words or definitions with friends via social media, email, or any other available options on their devices.