Macmillan Collocations Dictionary Online

Perhaps the best feature for intermediate learners is the expandable entries. If you look up "criticism," the default view shows the top 10 collocations. A single click expands to show rare but useful combinations like stinging criticism , draw criticism , or deflect criticism .

| Feature | Macmillan Collocations Online | Oxford Collocations Dictionary (App) | OZDIC | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | ~250,000 combinations | ~250,000 combinations | ~150,000 combinations | | Genre labeling | Excellent (Academic, Journalistic, Spoken) | Good (General) | Limited | | User interface | Clean, dictionary-focused | Cluttered (app-based) | Minimalist, web-only | | Free access | Typically subscription or institutional | Paid app | Freemium | | Grammar focus | High (grammatical patterns shown explicitly) | Medium | Low | macmillan collocations dictionary online

Most users look up a word they already know. For instance, you write: “He made a very strong effort.” That sounds slightly off. Go to the dictionary online and search for . Perhaps the best feature for intermediate learners is