- Hardcover: 1504 pages
- Publisher: Collins; Fourth edition edition (5 Jun 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0007224052
- ISBN-13: 978-0007224050
- Product Dimensions: 26.8 x 19.6 x 7 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 327,240 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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An essential one-stop source of help with English for all the family
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Now in COLOUR, 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.
deal for families, students and in the office, the new COLOUR Collins Dictionary and Thesaurus provides clear, concise definitions using the most up-to-date data from Collins Corpus – our 2.5-billion-word language database.
Word histories are included for many entries along with pronunciations. The comprehensive dictionary text is complemented by matching same-page thesaurus entries, while the handy internet-linked supplement adds another dimension to help support online research.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
the missing link between large dictionary, thesaurus, compact encyclopaedia and English usage guide
18 Feb 2008
Format:Hardcover
This big, almost A4 sized book is a valuable tool for using English today. The text is well laid out and easy to read.
There are entries not only for single words but also for terms such as `happy-go-lucky' `prime mover' and `select committee'. Some entries are like short to the point encyclopaedia entries. There are many useful `Usage Notes' that help the user avoid common mistakes in word usage. I will just quote one:
`Principle and Principal are often confused: the principal (not principle) reason for his departure; the plan was agreed in principle (not principal).'
The Thesaurus entries are laid out below the dictionary entries on the same pages with a smaller number of words referenced, but with a pretty comprehensive set of equivalent words for each.
All in all this is the missing link between large dictionary, thesaurus, compact encyclopaedia and English usage guide. Ideal for every student, budding writer - or Amazon reviewer - who wants to raise their game. Quite an achievement.
There are entries not only for single words but also for terms such as `happy-go-lucky' `prime mover' and `select committee'. Some entries are like short to the point encyclopaedia entries. There are many useful `Usage Notes' that help the user avoid common mistakes in word usage. I will just quote one:
`Principle and Principal are often confused: the principal (not principle) reason for his departure; the plan was agreed in principle (not principal).'
The Thesaurus entries are laid out below the dictionary entries on the same pages with a smaller number of words referenced, but with a pretty comprehensive set of equivalent words for each.
All in all this is the missing link between large dictionary, thesaurus, compact encyclopaedia and English usage guide. Ideal for every student, budding writer - or Amazon reviewer - who wants to raise their game. Quite an achievement.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this to replace an older version. And although it is a massive tome, it lives up to expectations. If I was marooned on a desert island and could only take one book - it would be this one. A must for anyone studying and needing access to words.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
this dictionary is MASSIVE you cant go wrong with it, it doesn't cost that much and personally i think its 10x better that using the internet. grab one asap you wont be disappointed
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Its all well and good using an online dictionary or thesaurus, but somehow more relaxing from a book and this ones seems extensive enough for my vocabulary / crossword problems!
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