Collins Pocket English Dictionary

Collins Pocket English Dictionary is the most up-to-date and information-packed dictionary of its size available. With spelling, grammar and pronunciation help, plus a handy supplement, the Pocket Dictionary gives you all the everyday words you need – at your fingertips.

The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for everyday language use. This is an indispensable guide to the English language. Part of the Collins Gem range - the world's best-selling mini dictionaries - it provides dictionary definitions and thesaurus synonyms on the same page for incomparable quick and easy reference. This book provides the most up-to-date words, clear definitions and accessible same-page dictionary and thesaurus texts - all in the handy and portable Gem format. In addition to the wide range of definitions and synonyms, it has a handy and practical supplement on punctuation and spelling rules. With its clear layout and matching dictionary and thesaurus entries on the same page, you can be confident to find all the latest words you need - and fast!

The most up-to-date and information-packed dictionary of its size available. With spelling, grammar, and pronunciation help, plus a practical writing guide, the Pocket Dictionary gives you all the everyday words you need at your fingertips. This new edition of the "Collins Pocket English Dictionary "provides up-to-date language coverage along with practical guidance on effective English for everyday use. The text is compiled using the latest information on current English from Collins Corpus our unique and constantly updated 4.5-billion-word database ensuring the most up-to-date language coverage available. And, with all entry words and spelling forms highlighted in color and clear, modern definitions, you can be sure to find all the information you need in the quickest time possible."

A new edition of the most up-to-date and information-packed pocket dictionary available. This new edition of Collins Pocket English Dictionary retains all the key features that made its predecessors so successful: * All the entry words and spelling forms are highlighted in colour giving maximum ease of use. * Its completely up-to-date coverage of written and spoken English is based on analysis of Collins language database, the Bank of English, the largest database of the English language. * All definitions are provided in clear, no-nonsense language that makes the meanings clear. * Modern meanings are given first so it is easy to find the sense you need. But in addition, this edition brings language right up to the minute with its inclusion of the newest words on the scene. Also all the notes giving advice on puzzling or disputed points in using English have been completely revised, based on evidence from the Bank of English, to give you even more confidence in how to express yourself.

With spelling, grammar, and pronunciation help, plus a handy supplement, this convenient reference puts all the everyday words you need at your fingertips. Presented in a newly revised edition, this handbook provides up-to-date language coverage along with practical guidance on effective English for everyday use. The text is compiled using the latest information on current English from Collins Word Web?a unique and constantly updated 4-billion word database?ensuring the most timely language coverage available. With all entry words and spelling forms highlighted in color and clear, modern definitions, you can be sure to find all the information you need in the quickest time possible.

This new edition of the Collins Pocket English Dictionary provides up-to-date language coverage along with practical guidance on effective English for everyday use. The text is compiled using the latest information on current English from Collins Word Web - our unique and constantly updated 4-billion-word database - ensuring the most up-to-date language coverage available. And, with all entry words and spelling forms highlighted in colour and clear, modern definitions, you can be sure to find all the information you need in the quickest time possible.

A new edition of the most up-to-date and information-packed pocket dictionary available. This new edition of Collins Pocket English Dictionary retains all the key features that made its predecessors so successful: * All the entry words and spelling forms are highlighted in colour giving maximum ease of use. * Its completely up-to-date coverage of written and spoken English is based on analysis of Collins language database, the Bank of English, the largest database of the English language. * All definitions are provided in clear, no-nonsense language that makes the meaning clear. * Modern meanings are given first so it is easy to find the sense you need. In addition, this edition brings language right up to the minute with the inclusion of the newest words on the scene. Also, all the notes giving advice on puzzling or disputed points in using English have been completely revised, based on evidence from the Bank of English, to give you even more confidence in expressing yourself