Paperback English Dictionary and Thesaurus Essential: All the Words You Need, Every Day (Collins Essential)

Author: Collins Dictionaries
Publisher: Collins
ISBN: 9780008309411
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for everyday language use. The perfect word reference to broaden your knowledge of English, ideal for everyday use, at home, in the office or at school. Matching dictionary and thesaurus entries are shown together for easy reference, with synonyms clearly shown in shaded boxes. Collins English Dictionary and Thesaurus combines a comprehensive dictionary with all the alternatives and opposites you need on the same page. The book is designed for easy use, with alphabet thumb tabs on every page and all entry words highlighted in bold type. This layout means that you can be sure to find all the information you need in the quickest time possible.

Collins English Thesaurus

Author: Collins Dictionaries
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 9780008158460
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
All the words you need, every day: the perfect word reference for daily use in a durable format. With practical usage notes, and a fantastic supplement, this is the ideal thesaurus to take your language use and knowledge further. Specially tailored to meet the needs of the user at home, school, or in the office, the "Collins English Thesaurus "has all the words and alternatives the user might need, as well as a huge choice of opposites. This thesaurus is based on the Collins Corpus, a 4.5-billion-word database of today s English. The clear, accessible layout makes the thesaurus easy to use and ensures users can find the language they need when they need it. This edition also includes a 16-page crosswords supplement."

Collins Concise Thesaurus

Author: Lorna Gilmour
Publisher: Collins
ISBN: 9780007156931
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 1002

Book Description
"Concise Thesaurus more look-up words, more synonyms, more antonyms, more new words, more choice, more help, more World English. The word power supplement gives you famous people lsited by occupation, plus key place names, for crossword solving and home reference." -- book jacket.

Collins English Dictionary and Thesaurus Essential

Author: Collins Dictionaries
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781620531686
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 992

Book Description
The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for everyday language use. The perfect word reference for daily use. Specially tailored to meet the needs of the user at home, school, or in the office, Collins English Dictionary and Thesaurus Essential offers all the words and alternatives you might need. Matching dictionary and thesaurus entries are shown together for easy reference, with synonyms clearly marked and matched with the pertinent sense of the word. Helpful example sentences provide context to understand words in actual use. With the built-in Search Index, you can use your e-reading app's search to jump to the desired entry, and the clear layout ensures you can quickly grasp the information you need.

Collins English Dictionary and Thesaurus

Author: Collins Publishers Staff
Publisher: Collins Educational
ISBN: 9780007227969
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 640

Book Description

Oxford Compact Thesaurus

Author: Maurice Waite
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780198610304
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 929

Book Description
Both authoritative and easy to use, this major new edition of the Compact Oxford Thesaurus offers up-to-date coverage of over 300,000 alternative and opposite words, with thousands more examples of real usage to help you identify the synonym you need. Based on the unrivalled databases of Oxford's language research programme, it provides the best selections of alternative words for you to choose from. The most useful alternative words are listed first, and the closest is highlighted for maximum accessibility, making the thesaurus quick and easy to use. Besides synonyms, the Compact Oxford Thesaurus also gives you opposites and brand-new Word Link panels to broaden your vocabulary e.g. choreography at dance, and geriatric at old. Also new to this edition are a more clear and open layout and a two-colour text design which makes the thesaurus even more accessible. In addition, the brand-new Essential English centre section gives you lots of help on improving your writing skills,and guidance to help you get the best out of the thesaurus. The Compact Oxford Thesaurus is perfect for anyone who wants to increase their vocabulary and write more effectively, as well as for word games. Its robust and durable format makes it ideal for use at home, school, and the office.

Collins English Dictionary and Thesaurus Essential

Author: Collins Dictionaries
Publisher: Collins
ISBN: 9780008102876
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
All the words you need, everyday: the perfect reference book to broaden your knowledge of English, and is ideal for everyday use, at home, in the office or at school. Drawn from Collins 4.5-billion-word database of today s English, Collins English Dictionary and Thesaurus combines a comprehensive dictionary with all the alternatives and opposites the user needs. The book is designed for ease of use, with thumb tabs on every page and all entry words highlighted in bold. This layout means that you can be sure to find all the information you need in the quickest time possible."

Collins Essential English Dictionary

Author: Justin Crozier
Publisher: Collins
ISBN: 9780007272525
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
With colour entry words, Collins Essential English Dictionary is the perfect language tool for every situation. With helpful usage notes, and a practical supplement created in partnership with Microsoft Officeâ„¢, this hardback dictionary is ideal for office use.

Paperback English Dictionary Essential: All the Words You Need, Every Day (Collins Essential)

Author: Collins Dictionaries
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780008309435
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Bag the perfect GCSE dictionary this Back to School. The perfect dictionary reference with 200,000 words and phrases for daily use. Language usage notes help you choose the right word and the easy-to-use layout allows you to find what you're looking for quickly and easily. Specially tailored to meet your needs at home, school, and in the office, offering comprehensive definitions and word tips to provide help with English usage. You will find all the words and definitions you need, with comprehensive coverage of the language we use every day. It also contains the latest words to enter the language. The clear layout ensures you can find the words you need quickly. This edition contains an invaluable supplement on the most common mistakes and controversial issues in English.

Pocket Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus

Author: Sara Hawker
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 872

Book Description
Featuring a dictionary and thesaurus combined, the Pocket Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus provides the essential language reference help you need in a single portable volume. The second edition of this reference book has been completely redesigned so that it is easier to use. The thesaurus entry for a word now immediately follows the dictionary entry, so that you do not need to hunt around the page for this information. We have also made the text more open and accessible, so that you can find the word you are looking for quickly and easily. New words and new meanings have been added to the text, so you can be sure that you are using a reference book that is up-to-date and reflects the developments of the English langauge. With over 90,000 words, phrases, and definitions, and 115,000 synonyms and antonyms, the Pocket Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus provides all the everday language help you need. This edition also contains new Word Link features, helping you find words that are closely associated with each other. For example, the Word Link at environment tells you that the study of the natural world is called ecology, and the Word Link at cave informs you that the exploration of caves is known as speleology or potholing. The new centre section of the dictionary and thesaurus contains encyclopedic information such as lists of countries, capitals, and kings and queens, helping you to broaden your knowledge, and to find solutions for quizzes and puzzles. The Pocket Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus is an invaluable tool for anyone who wants a portable quick reference tool useful both for general ready reference and for quizzes and crossword puzzles.