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zoom

to communicate with someone using the video conferencing service Zoom

ghost kitchen

a kitchen which prepares high-quality, restaurant-style food for delivery only or to supply to various restaurants

smize

to smile with your eyes

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Macmillan Collocations Dictionary

The Macmillan Collocations Dictionary is now online and fully integrated with Macmillan Dictionary!

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Frequent emoji

Macmillan Dictionary now includes a selection of emoji. Explore our emoji of the month and more!

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Common errors and how to avoid them

Expert advice on spelling, punctuation, grammar and words that are often confused

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How metaphors work

Read about the unique treatment of metaphor, showing how many ordinary familiar words and phrases have metaphorical meanings.

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What personality are you?

Some people are extrovert and some are introvert. But what do these words mean? Download this infographic on personality types to find out!

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Phrase of the Week

in (full) bloom

if a tree or plant is in bloom, it is covered with flowers

Quizzes

Vocabulary quiz: trending words of 2020

We're rounding up the year with our Trending Words quiz for 2020. Here are 10 questions with 10 trending words. Do you know what they all mean? Complete the quiz to find out!

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Videos

Real Grammar

In this 'Real Grammar' video, Editor-in-Chief Michael Rundell explains which pronoun you should use when you want to refer to a person without specifying their gender.

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