Collins Concise Dictionary and Thesaurus

By: Lorna Gilmour

ISBN-13: 9780007162628
ISBN-10: 0007162626
Publisher: Collins
Published date: 2003
This new edition gives two books in one, with matching dictionary and thesaurus entries on the same page. This comprehensive dictionary text uses information from the Bank of English, Collin’s 500 million word language database. Words are defined in straightforward language with examples showing how they are actually used. There are matching dictionary and thesaurus entries on the same page for easy lookup, 68,000 dictionary references and 220,000 synonyms and spelling and pronunciation help is also given for all irregular or difficult words. The language in action supplement helps you write clear, persuasive letters, complain effectively, write CVs, and avoid common e-mail pitfalls.