Collins Compact Dictionary and Thesaurus (Dictionary & Thesaurus)

by Collins Dictionaries (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2009

  $3.25

  The ideal quick reference 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. This is a quick and easy-to-use reference book, ideal for the home or office. The text provides clear, straightforward definitions reflecting today's language, while the matching thesaurus text gives a generous choice of synonyms, with key synonyms highlighted. 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. * Discover all the very latest words as they appear in the language with grammar, usage and writing tips * You can rely on Collins: all our definitions, examples, idioms and usage notes are based on the Collins corpus - our unrivalled and constantly updated 4.5-billion-word database of today's English