ConLexis
A dictionary for intermediate and advanced learners
ConLexis is a collocation dictionary that offers information about combinations of words which frequently occur together. ConLexis is particularly useful for advanced learners in writing and clarifying word meanings. The dictionary contains word collocations, synonyms, antonyms and usage examples. The usage examples are based on authentic language from newspapers and the Internet. Author: University of Oulu, OSAO, University of Helsinki.
- Pros
- helps advanced learners to write
- provides more detailed information on the use of words than a regular dictionary
- based on authentic language use and research
- Cons
- the dictionary is still being updated, so many useful words are missing