《Collins Compact Dictionary and Thesaurus》

Synopsis "The Collins Solutions Dictionary and Thesaurus" is the ideal quick reference source for everyday use. The practical layout offers two books in one, with matching dictionary and thesaurus entries on the same page, plus many other features to help enrich your language skills. Developed as part of the "Collins Dictionaries'' Leisure" stream, this new edition of the "Solutions Dictionary and Thesaurus" is a quick and easy to use reference book, ideal for the home or office. The dictionary text provides clear, straightforward definitions reflecting today''s language, while the matching thesaurus text gives a generous choice of synonyms, plus antonyms for key entries. Spelling help is given for all irregular forms of words and pronunciation help is given for all difficult words. In addition, language notes throughout the dictionary text provide additional advice on using English correctly and effectively. The range of information given in the "Collins Solutions Dictionary and Thesaurus" makes it a valuable and attractively-priced quick reference source. Have confidence and discover all the very latest words as they appear in the language with grammar, usage and writing tips. Get it right - you can rely on Collins; all our definitions, examples, idioms and usage notes are based on the Collins Word Web - our unrivaled and constantly updated 2.5 billion-word database of today''s English. Get there fast - Accessible, color layout that''s easy on the eye, guides you quickly to what you want. Where does it fit in the range? - "Collins Express Dictionary and Thesaurus" - (ISBN 0-00-719633-4), "Collins Solutions Dictionary and Thesaurus", and "Collins Discovery Dictionary and Thesaurus" - (ISBN 0-00-720319-5). Words are tools for life, and a "Collins Dictionary" makes them work for you.