Collins Compact Dictionary & Thesaurus

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The Collins Compact Dictionary and Thesaurus is the ideal quick reference source for everyday use. The practical layout offers two books in one, with matching dictionary and thesaurus entries on the same page, plus many other features to help enrich your language skills. This new edition of the Compact Dictionary and Thesaurus is a quick and easy-to-use reference book, ideal for the home or office. The dictionary text provides clear, straightforward definitions reflecting today's language, while the matching thesaurus text gives a generous choice of synonyms, with key synonyms highlighted. Spelling help is given for all irregular forms of words and pronunciation help is given for all difficult words. In addition, language notes throughout the dictionary text provide additional advice on using English correctly and effectively. The range of information given in the Collins Compact Dictionary and Thesaurus makes it an invaluable and attractively-priced quick reference source.

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