This colour edition of the Collins Gem Dictionary and Thesaurus is an indispensable guide to the English language. Part of the Collins Gem range - the world's best-selling little dictionaries - it provides dictionary definitions and thesaurus synonyms on the same page for incomparable quick and easy reference.Collins colour Dictionary and Thesaurus 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, the Gem Dictionary and Thesaurus has a handy and practical supplement. With its clear colour layout and matching dictionary and thesaurus entries on the same page, you can be confident that the Collins Gem English Dictionary & Thesaurus will help you find all the latest words you need - and fast!

“English Thesaurus” is a reading book that is very suitable for study by a wide audience who want to increase knowledge in a foreign language, namely English. Thesaurus is different from an ordinary English dictionary. For those of you who are still taking online English courses at the beginner level, to use the thesaurus, you still need one additional book, namely an English dictionary because Thesaurus does not include the meaning of words, only synonyms and antonyms. Thesaurus is very useful in enriching your English vocabulary. Sometimes, the lack of vocabulary you have makes it difficult to find the right words to convey an idea or express what you are thinking. With a thesaurus, you can search for more precise words to minimize misunderstandings. "The Collins English Thesaurus", in durable hardback format and with entry words in color, gives the maximum choice of alternatives with over 300,000 synonyms and antonyms. It is ideal for everyday use at home, school and work and includes a 64 page supplement designed for Crosswords, Scrabble and word game lovers. This thesaurus contains thousands of alternative words and opposites, plus usage features to help with language choice and style. Expert guidance is given on language use, covering the choice of synonyms for different types of writing, and guidance on tailoring writing styles and word choice for the intended audience.

This thumb-indexed edition includes a general-purpose dictionary and a thesaurus in dictionary form, arranged so that the relevant material from each appears on the same page, an arrangement made possible by the use of computer data-handling. Meanings, spelling, pronunciation, usage and a wide range of words and phrases are instantly available. The dictionary in this volume is derived from the Collins English Dictionary while the thesaurus is derived from the New Collins Thesaurus.

Marking the 30th anniversary of the first edition's publication, this new edition is updated with the latest terms to enter the English language. Comprehensive and authoritative, this reference also offers outstanding coverage of world, regional, and dialect English, generating a rich source of words for all language lovers. Featuring a wide range of biographical entries, this study also lists usage notes—giving advice on using the right word in the right place—and thousands of etymologies tracing the roots of modern English. A clear, two-color page design helps to make this dictionary accessible and easy to use, and the new virtual thumb tab makes it even simpler to find the entry you are looking for. The dictionary includes a supplement on words on the cusp of entering the language, an extended essay on how English has changed in the last 30 years, and predictions for the next 30 years. All definitions, examples, idioms, and usage notes are based on the Collins Corpus—the unrivaled and constantly updated 2.5 billion-word database of today's English—making it the definitive reference source.