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% R) h3 |( {' O+ {# @% i7 L11th Revised edition edition (May 7, 2012). V2 b+ _8 C% J) s" ?
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, }- O( f7 e2 ^+ Q0 l" r, y. l7 R, zCollins English Dictionary & Thesaurus9 v; {$ M; R, d! U1 z ?3 y; e
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Collins Dictionaries
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Collins is proud to announce a major new edition of its flagship dictionary and linked thesaurus for the Kindle. Updated with the latest terms to enter the language, Collins English Dictionary and Thesaurus is not only comprehensive and authoritative, but also offers outstanding coverage of world, regional and dialect English.* r5 G+ e W& a, r6 `
3 {5 ~% A6 D' {, ]Collins English Dictionary is a rich source of words for everyone who loves language. This new edition and linked Thesaurus includes the latest words to enter the English language as well as a wide range of biographical and encyclopaedic entries. Usage notes give advice on using the right word in the right place, and thousands of etymologies trace the roots of modern English. All definitions, examples, idioms, and usage notes are based on the Collins Corpus – our unrivalled and constantly updated 4.5 billion-word database of today’s English – making it an authoritative and up-to-the-minute reference source combined with the clarity, ease of use, and functionality of the Kindle.
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• Basic Text Search works on all Kindle devices
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• headword search integrates with the Kindle search functionality (check compatibility above)
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“I find Collins English Dictionary invaluable because is it an encyclopaedia as well a dictionary, and it stands up to really intensive use.”0 n9 m5 c2 [, c/ F0 x- c7 O
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" ^0 v% ?3 ? s8 Q+ oProfessor John Carey, Merton College, Oxford
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