Collins Compact English Dictionary - Softcover

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In COLOUR, and packed with fascinating features on language, Collins Compact Dictionary is the ideal handy reference for people who love language.

With extended word histories, surprising folk etymologies, notes on words borrowed from other languages, and a fantastic 64-page word games supplement, this
thoughtfully designed dictionary is large enough to include all the words and definitions you need, but small enough to hold in one hand. Printed on long-grain paper, it lies open at the page you want, and colour makes the main words stand out clearly, so browsing is easier than ever. All in all the perfect book for crossword solvers, word-game enthusiasts, and anyone with a passion for English.

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Now in Colour, "Collins Solutions Dictionary" is the ideal compact dictionary for those who love language. Specially tailored for the Collins leisure stream, the new Colour "Collins Solutions Dictionary" has all the words and definitions a user might need, and is packed with special features. With extended word histories, fabulous folk etymologies, notes on words 'borrowed' from other languages, as well as a fantastic 64-page supplement on Word Games, this is the perfect dictionary for language lovers and word games enthusiasts. Have confidence: all the words and definitions the user needs. Get it right: the newest words, including many from the Collins Word Exchange website. Get there fast: now in Colour for the first time, the clear, accessible, brand-new layout ensures users can find the language they need when they need it. Find out more: Word Games supplement, detailed word histories and folk etymologies, and notes on 'borrowed' words take the users' language knowledge further. Where does it fit in the range? "Collins Desktop Dictionary" - 0-00-716334-7; "Collins Essential Dictionary" - 0-00-715498-4; "Collins Solutions Dictionary" - 0-00-719637-7; "Collins Discovery Dictionary" - 0-00-722384-6; "Collins Express Dictionary" - 0-00-719584-0.