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: More than 2,000 new words reflecting current trends, such as doomscrolling , side hustle , unmute , and mandi .
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| Feature | OALD 11th (official free tier) | Cambridge Dictionary (free) | Merriam-Webster Learner's (free) | |--------|-------------------------------|----------------------------|----------------------------------| | Definitions | Limited daily | Unlimited | Unlimited | | CEFR labels | Yes | Yes | No | | Audio (native) | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Example sentences | Yes | Yes | Some | | Oxford 3000/5000 | Yes | No | No |
is the latest update to the world’s bestselling dictionary for advanced English learners. Released in early 2026, this edition introduces over —such as doomscrolling , side hustle , and unmute —to reflect the evolving modern language. New & Enhanced Features
