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Author : Jeremy Butterfield,Sheila Ferguson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 757 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : English language
ISBN : 0007109180
Collins Plain English Dictionary presents English in a clear way that speaks directly to the user, without any jargon.
Author : John Sinclair
Publisher : Collins
Page : 758 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : English language
ISBN : 0003750566
Author : Gerry Breslin
Publisher : Collins
Page : 1899 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0007437862
This updated edition of the popular dictionary contains a wealth of new words and meanings, technical terms and abbreviations, as well as thousands of new and updated biographical and geographical entries.
Author : John Sinclair
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 1722 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Reference
ISBN : UOM:39015012872928
This is a dictionary of English as it is actually used and is also written and presented in plain English. By presenting the patterns of spoken or plain English in a new format, it enables easier and earlier use of a monolingual dictionary. This dictionary is suitable for all learners of English from intermediate to advanced level. There are over 70,000 references and over 90,000 examples, taken from books, magazines and newspapers.
Author : Collins UK
Publisher : Harpercollins Pub Limited
Page : 1899 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0007321198
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.
Author : Collins Dictionaries,Jeremy Butterfield
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2016-03-24
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780008158507
A modern English dictionary with all the words, phrases and meanings you need for everyday use with a special reference section covering the key aspects of English grammar.
Author : Jeremy Butterfield
Publisher : Collins
Page : 1872 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : English language
ISBN : 0007109822
This edition of the Collins English Dictionary has been fully revised to include thousands of the latest buzz and hi-tech words, as well as new meanings from the Bank of English. It includes a much wider and richer range of words than ever before, with regional and dialect words con tributed by hundreds of people from all over the UK, and generous coverage of World English, particularly from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa and the USA. Its coverage of scientific and technical entries has also been fully revised and updated by a team of academic experts. Language notes give advice on using the right word in the right place, and thousands of word histories trace the roots of modern English.
Author : John McHardy Sinclair
Publisher : Collins
Page : 1785 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Englisch - Wörterbuch
ISBN : 0004721683
Collins are proud to announce a major new edition of their flagship English Dictionary – Collins English Dictionary. This fourth edition contains a wealth of new words and meanings, technical terms and abbreviations, as well as thousands of new and updated biographical and geographical entries. Encyclopedic entries offer you instance access to a range of key facts and figures about people and places in the news and of general interest – all the information you need in one alphabetical list – all the facts at your fingertips. With the added feature of thumb indexing. The Bank of English – the biggest language database in the world – enables Collins lexicographers to keep the changing language under constant review. So you can be sure that the new words and meanings you come across in daily life are all explained Encyclopedic facts from place names to populations have been reviewed and revised. New people are included and existing biographies updated. International English is well represented and new material supplied by specialist language consultants in each area.
Author : Collins UK
Publisher : Collins
Page : 2340 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-23
Category : Englisch
ISBN : 0007522746
The home of living English The largest single volume dictionary in print celebrates the extraordinary breadth and changing nature of world English, containing 80,000 new look-up words, and 100,000 new meanings. The dictionary is drawn from the Collins Corpus, the largest in the world with more than 4.5 billion words, and combined with a selection of emerging words submitted by the public via the award-winning collinsdictionary.com, the Collins English Dictionary is a democratic snapshot of real English as it is spoken today around the world. Word lovers, word gamers, word geeks. At work, at home and at school. All will be drawn in by evolving definitions, new, rare and quirky words. Explore the ever-changing landscape of the English language with award-winning author Mark Forsyth's insights in which he casts an analytical eye over the latest fields and shifts in meaning that the dictionary reflects. In an innovation that will delight word gamers and crossword solvers, the Collins English Dictionary also now uniquely includes words previously only found in the official Scrabble(tm) word list. New words, new meanings, new uses Always at the cutting edge of language change Collins offers you the very best of the new and emerging words, those that haven't quite made it yet, the ones we all love - and those we love to hate. Word enthusiast Lucy Mangan shares her passion and pique as she delves into these murky waters, taking you on a journey into the peculiarities of the new words creation process. Available in a format to suit you The Times said that "the Collins English Dictionary is a book to be treasured, no home should be without one". The 12th edition of the Collins English Dictionary is beautifully designed and printed, and despite the increase in words it is now lighter and easier to hold. Designed for day-to-day use, with a clear layout and virtual thumb tabs it is available flexible formats to suit every user - in print, as a Kindle ebook and an Apple app.
Author : Justin Crozier
Publisher : Collins
Page : 1032 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : English language
ISBN : UCSC:32106018470390
With color entry words, this second edition is a language tool that offers Internet links, usage notes, and a practical supplement created in partnership with Pitman Training. Suitable for office use, it contains definitions, word tips to provide help with English usage, and web linked entries to take the user's knowledge further.
Author : Patrick Hanks
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 1771 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Angleščina - Slovarji
ISBN : 0004331346
Author : Gerry Breslin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1899 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : English language
ISBN : 0007445229
Collins is proud to announce a major new edition of its flagship dictionary. Updated with the latest terms to enter the language, the dictionary is not only comprehensive and authoritative, but also offers outstanding coverage of world, regional and dialect English.
Author : Collins Dictionaries
Publisher : HarperCollins publishers
Page : 2310 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : English language
ISBN : 0008284377
The largest single-volume English dictionary in print celebrates the extraordinary breadth and changing nature of world English, with more than 725,000 words, meanings, and phrases. Updated with all the very latest new words and senses, this is an unparalleled resource for word lovers, word gamers, and word geeks everywhere. It draws on Collins' extensive language databases and covers many literary and rare words useful for crossword solvers and setters as well as Scrabble players. Ideal for use at work, at home, and at school--new words, new meanings and new uses are tracked by Collins' lexicographers who monitor language change around the world. This along with suggestions from the public on the award-winning collinsdictionary.com, ensures Collins English Dictionary truly is the home of living language. More place names and biographical entries--with over 8,500 place names and 5,500 biographies you will encounter thousands of fascinating facts and figures at your fingertips. The latest edition is beautifully designed and printed, and is surprisingly light and easy to hold. Designed for day-to-day use, with a clear layout and virtual thumb tabs, it is also available in flexible formats to suit every user--in print, as a Kindle dictionary, and as an iOS app.
Author : J.M. Sinclair
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1824 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 8808097196
Author : Collins Dictionaries,Harpercollins
Publisher : Collins
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : English language
ISBN : 0008158495
The all-in-one guide to using English, including all the words, phrases, and definitions you need and a unique full grammar of English to answer all those tricky questions. Language notes help you choose the right word and the easy-to-use layout allows you to find what you re looking for quickly. Specially tailored to meet your needs at home, school, and in the office, the "Collins English Dictionary and Grammar "has comprehensive definitions and word tips to provide help with English usage. With this dictionary you can find all the words and definitions you need, as it boasts a comprehensive coverage of the language we use every day. It also contains the latest words to enter the language. The clear layout ensures you can find the words you need quickly. With an invaluable Grammar of English written by the Editor of Fowler s Dictionary of Modern English Usage, you will find all the answers to those lingering doubts on the English language."