Synopsis

This latest edition of the Collins Pocket Dictionary and Thesaurus offers three books in one - a combined dictionary and thesaurus, plus a practical language supplement. Its handy size and up-to-date content make it an essential one-stop English reference source. Developed as part of the Collins Dictionaries' Life Skills stream, this new edition of the Pocket Dictionary and Thesaurus provides up-to-date language coverage along with practical guidance on effective English. The dictionary text provides clear, straightforward definitions reflecting today's language, while the matching thesaurus text gives a generous choice of synonyms, plus highlighted antonyms for key entries. With color headwords and spellings, Collins Pocket Dictionary and Thesaurus helps you find exactly what you want - and fast. Have confidence - most useful alternative words are highlighted. Get it right - find all the words, definitions and alternatives you need. Get there fast - matching dictionary and thesaurus entries are given on the same page, with color. Where does it fit in the range? - among Collins Discovery Dictionary and Thesaurus - (ISBN 0-00-720319-5), Collins Pocket Dictionary and Thesaurus, and Collins Gem Dictionary and Thesaurus - (ISBN 0-00-719601-6). Words are tools for life, and a Collins Dictionary makes them work for you.