The perfect English reference for all students aged 11 and above. A combined dictionary and thesaurus, in the best-selling Gem format, it has been developed with teachers to be the perfect tool for both school work and homework.An invaluable two-in-one reference book in a handy, portable and durable format.Clear, straightforward definitions with matching thesaurus entries providing a generous choice of synonyms and antonyms.The "Get It Right" supplement addresses the main points in the 3 key curriculum areas of Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling.
The perfect reference for all students aged 10-14. A combined dictionary and thesaurus, in the best-selling Gem format, it has been developed with teachers to be the perfect tool for both school work and homework. A new addition to Collins' bestselling range of Gem dictionaries, this School Dictionary and Thesaurus is an invaluable reference book in a handy, portable format. Clear, straightforward definitions reflect today's language, while the matching thesaurus entries provide a generous choice of synonyms and antonyms. The "Choosing the Right Word" supplement helps with frequently confused words to improve your command of the English language. You can always rely on Collins to provide you with today's English as all our definitions, examples, idioms and usage notes are based on the Collins Word Web -- our unrivalled and constantly updated 4.5 billion-word database. Also contained is a handy supplement offering practical guidance to help improve your English.
The new Collins Gem School Dictionary and Thesaurus is the perfect reference for all students aged 10-14. A combined dictionary and thesaurus, in the best-selling Gem format, it has been developed with teachers to be the perfect tool for both school work and homework. A new addition to Collins' bestselling range of Gem dictionaries, this School Dictionary and Thesaurus is an invaluable reference book in a handy, portable format. Clear, straightforward definitions reflect today's language, while the matching thesaurus entries provide a generous choice of synonyms and antonyms. The "Choosing the Right Word" supplement helps with frequently confused words to improve your command of the English language. You can always rely on Collins to provide you with today's English as all our definitions, examples, idioms and usage notes are based on the Collins Word Web - our unrivalled and constantly updated 2.5 billion-word database. Also contained is a handy supplement offering practical guidance to help improve your English.
A fantastic mini school thesaurus for ages 11+ in the best-selling Gem format to help you find the right word every time. Written specially to help with school work and homework, this new edition provides thousands of synonyms to increase vocabulary, with examples to show context for every synonym listed. This mini thesaurus includes all the newest words in the English language, plus a useful supplement to provide help with finding the right word. Every entry has a definition, and each alternative word is followed by its own example, helping you decide which word is the most appropriate to use. The perfect companion to the new Collins Gem School Dictionary, and an indispensable tool for any school student aged 11+. Using a thesaurus has never been easier!
A fantastic mini school thesaurus for age 11 and above in the best-selling Gem format to help you find the right word every time.Written specially to help with school work and homework, you will find thousands of synonyms to increase vocabulary, with examples to show context for every synonym listed.This mini thesaurus has a useful supplement to provide help with finding the right word.Every entry has a definition, and each alternative word is followed by its own example, helping you decide which word is the most appropriate to use.The perfect companion to the new Collins Gem School Dictionary, and an indispensable tool for any secondary school student aged 11 and above.Using a thesaurus has never been easier!
Written specially to help with homework, this thesaurus provides thousands of synonyms to increase vocabulary, with the most important synonyms highlighted to help students make the right choice.
This new edition of Collins Gem English Thesaurus is part of the Collins Gem range--the world's best-selling mini dictionaries and thesauruses. This new edition is fully up-to-date, with the newest words to enter the English language, with thousands of synonyms and antonyms. With thousands of alternative words, subject lists and a useful supplement, this color edition of the Collins Gem English Thesaurus is ideal for everyday use in home, school, and office. The handy little thesaurus gives you practical, applied knowledge in your pocket. It contains a wide selection of alternative words and opposites, with the most useful words highlighted for ease of reference. The clear color layout also makes the content easily accessible. Includes a brand new supplement which tackles questions of style and etiquette thrown up by both traditional and modern forms of communication. From letters to social media updates, it offers guidance and examples.
A Sociolinguistic History of British English Lexicography traces the evolution of British English dictionaries from their earliest roots to the end of the 20th century by adopting both sociolinguistic and lexicographical perspectives. It attempts to break out of the limits of the dictionary-ontology paradigm and set British English dictionary-making and research against a broader background of socio-cultural observations, thus relating the development of English lexicography to changes in English, accomplishments in English linguistics, social and cultural progress, and advances in science and technology. It unfolds a vivid, coherent and complete picture of how English dictionary-making develops from its archetype to the prescriptive, the historical, the descriptive and finally to the cognitive model, how it interrelates to the course of the development of a nation's culture and the historical growth of its lexicographical culture, as well as how English lexicography spreads from British English to other major regional varieties through inheritance, innovation and self-perfection. This volume will be of interest to students and academics of English lexicography, English linguistics and world English lexicography.
Immerse yourself in this photographic guide to the key words and phrases in German. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to German language and culture. Everyday words are arranged in themes with carefully selected up-to-date images to illustrate key words and phrases, and English and German index help you to find words quickly as you learn. 3,000 essential words and phrases for modern life in Germany are at your fingertips with topics covering food and drink, home life, work and school, shopping, sport and leisure, transport, technology, and the environment. Great care has been given to represent modern German culture and enhance your experience of Germany and its people, including customs, celebrations, and festivals. Plus, download your free audio to hear native speakers pronounce the word for each image and get your pronunciation pitch perfect.
Collins Gem English Thesaurus gives you practical, applied knowledge in your pocket. It contains a wide selection of alternative words and opposites, with the most useful words highlighted for ease of reference. The clear colour layout also makes the content easily accessible. Giving you added value, the handy Word Power supplement lists essential encyclopaedic information for crosswords and home reference.
This volume provides concise, authoritative accounts of the approaches and methodologies of modern lexicography and of the aims and qualities of its end products. Leading scholars and professional lexicographers, from all over the world and representing all the main traditions andperspectives, assess the state of the art in every aspect of research and practice. The book is divided into four parts, reflecting the main types of lexicography. Part I looks at synchronic dictionaries - those for the general public, monolingual dictionaries for second-language learners, andbilingual dictionaries. Part II and III are devoted to the distinctive methodologies and concerns of the historical dictionaries and specialist dictionaries respectively, while chapters in Part IV examine specific topics such as description and prescription; the representation of pronunciation; andthe practicalities of dictionary production. The book ends with a chronology of the major events in the history of lexicography. It will be a valuable resource for students, scholars, and practitioners in the field.
