This new edition has been completely revised and updated to create a title that reflects real English in an accessible, modern design. It provides not only a generous choice of synonyms and antonyms, but many other useful features.
The most complete and easy-to-use thesaurus available in the UK: a complete home reference solution for writing, for work, for study, because you want to express yourself well, or just for the love of words. This new edition has been fully updated to include all the latest new words.
The fifth edition of the Collins Dictionary and Thesaurus is an essential one-stop source of help with English for all the family. With matching dictionary and thesaurus entries on the same page, this title is a must-have family reference book.
The Collins Dictionary and Thesaurus of the English Language is the perfect reference for language lovers. Attractively packaged in a sturdy slipcase, it contains both the authoritative Dictionary of the English Language, and the comprehensive Writer's Thesaurus of the English Language.
This dictionary of American English is designed to help learners write and speak accurate and up-to-date English. • Ideal for upper-intermediate and advanced learners of English • Based on the Collins 4.5-billion-word database, the Collins Corpus • Up-to-date coverage of today’s English, with all words and phrases explained in full sentences • Authentic examples from the Collins Corpus show how English is really used • Extensive help with grammar, including plural forms and verb infl ections • Fully illustrated Word Web and Picture Dictionary boxes provide additional information on vocabulary and key concepts • Vocabulary-building features encourage students to improve their accuracy and fl uency: †- Word Partnership notes highlight important collocations †- Thesaurus entries offer synonyms and antonyms for common words †- Usage notes explain different meanings and uses of the word • Supplements on Grammar, Writing, Speaking, Words That Frequently Appear on TOEFL® and TOEIC®, Text Messaging and Emoticons