OurStory
Back in 1999, we took a bold step. We put our most advanced learner's dictionary online - for free.
Today, Cambridge Dictionary is more than just definitions
We've become a rich resource for learning and teaching English - and we're adding new content all the time so you can learn English successfully.
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OurValues
We make sure our information is reliable, helpful, and relevant.
Our experts use our 1.5-billion-word English language database, the Cambridge International Corpus, to research how language works and how language is changing - so you can be sure the English you learn from us is natural and up-to-date.
We use the unique Cambridge Learner Corpus to find out what words learners know and the mistakes they make tevel and which mistakes to avoid.
You are an integral part of Cambridge Dictionary.
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Your searches tell us what we need to add to the dictionary, helping us in the work we do to constantly update with new words and meanings.
Saima,
English Teacher
from Bristol
I’m a big fan of the Cambridge Dictionary. It’s my go-to site for example sentences and easy to understand definitions both in and out of the classroom.
It helps me with all kinds of problems, from finding authentic examples whilst teaching and planning, to helping me give efficient, time-saving answers to student queries using its excellent bilingual dictionaries.
The go-to dictionary for both students and teachers. Because it’s our first destination in class when we encounter a new word.
I’s free, looks great, has integrated bilingual and semi-bilingual dictionaries, can handle multiple word search queries and because my students and I trust the Cambridge name.