Collins English Gem Dictionary

The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for everyday language use • This is an indispensable guide to the English language. Part of the Collins Gem range - the world's best-selling mini dictionaries - it provides dictionary definitions and thesaurus synonyms on the same page for incomparable quick and easy reference • This book provides the most up-to-date words, clear definitions and accessible same-page dictionary and thesaurus texts - all in the handy and portable Gem format • In addition to the wide range of definitions and synonyms, it has a handy and practical supplement on punctuation and spelling rules • With its clear layout and matching dictionary and thesaurus entries on the same page, you can be confident to find all the latest words you need - and fast!

The home of trusted German dictionaries for everyday language learning • With 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations packed into this Collins Gem German to English and English to German dictionary, you’ll have everything you need to know on the go • All the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle are included in this small German dictionary, plus notes about life in German-speaking countries and top tips on commonly confused words. This is the perfect choice for travellers, students and business people. An essential, user-friendly travel Phrasefinder is included, along with a handy menu-reader ensuring you always get what you expect from a meal out. A clear layout, useful examples, and language and cultural notes makes this Collins German Gem dictionary ideal for school and a great companion to GCSE German

The home of trusted Spanish dictionaries for everyday language learning • With 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations packed into this Collins Gem Spanish to English and English to Spanish dictionary, you'll have everything you need to know on the go • All the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle are included in this small Spanish dictionary, plus notes about life in Spanish-speaking countries and top tips on commonly confused words. This is the perfect choice for travellers, students and business people. An essential, user-friendly travel Phrasefinder is included, along with a handy menu-reader ensuring you always get what you expect from a meal out. A clear layout, useful examples, and language and cultural notes makes this Collins Spanish Gem dictionary ideal for school and a great companion to GCSE Spanish

The home of trusted French dictionaries for everyday language learning • With 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations packed into this Collins Gem French to English and English to French dictionary, you'll have everything you need to know on the go • All the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle are included in this small French dictionary, plus notes about life in French-speaking countries and top tips on commonly confused words. This is the perfect choice for travellers, students and business people. An essential, user-friendly travel Phrasefinder is included, along with a handy menu-reader ensuring you always get what you expect from a meal out. A clear layout, useful examples, and language and cultural notes makes this Collins French Gem dictionary ideal for school and a great companion to GCSE French

The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for school use • This English School Dictionary is the perfect language companion for all students age 11+ (KS3). This new hardback edition has been developed with teachers to be the perfect student dictionary for children in class and for homework • The clear layout makes finding entries exceptionally easy, and full definitions are given in simple language, often in complete sentences. With over 20,000 entries, many new or updated, it includes the school national curriculum vocabulary up to Key Stage 3 and GCSE as well as general vocabulary for students aged 11+. A special section on spelling follows the main dictionary. It outlines key spelling rules and lists words that are commonly confused or misspelled, so it helps students to identify and master the trickiest spelling problems

The must-have Back to School dictionary for Year 7 • This English School Dictionary is the perfect language companion for all students age 11+ (KS3). This new edition has been developed with teachers to be the perfect student dictionary for children in class and for homework • The clear layout makes finding entries exceptionally easy, and full definitions are given in simple language, often in complete sentences. With over 20,000 entries, many new or updated, it includes the school national curriculum vocabulary up to Key Stage 3 and GCSE as well as general vocabulary for students aged 11+. A special section on spelling follows the main dictionary. It outlines key spelling rules and lists words that are commonly confused or misspelled, so it helps students to identify and master the trickiest spelling problems

The home of trusted Portuguese dictionaries for everyday language learning • A fully up-to-date Portuguese to English and English to Portuguese dictionary revised to reflect the latest language changes, with a newly updated Phrasefinder section making it the perfect choice for anyone needing, up-to-the-minute Portuguese for everyday use • All the latest words in both languages • User-friendly Phrasefinder supplement for travellers, including a menu-reader section. Sections include: Getting Around, Accommodation and Complaints, this is an instant reference available when you need it most. The menu-reader section offers a quick guide to the most common words and phrases you will find in Portuguese and Brazilian cafes and restaurants • Clear layout, useful examples, language and cultural notes • Brazilian Portuguese with European Portuguese variants and both UK and US English shown • Designed to give travellers, students, business people and the general user alike all the information they need in a handy format

The must-have Back to School dictionary for Year 10 • The most up-to-date and information-packed dictionary of its size available. With spelling, grammar and pronunciation help, plus a practical writing guide, the Pocket Dictionary gives you all the everyday words you need - at your fingertips • Up-to-date language coverage along with practical guidance on effective English for everyday use • The text is compiled using the latest information on current English from Collins Corpus - our unique and constantly updated 4.5-billion-word database - ensuring the most up-to-date language coverage available. And, with all entry words and spelling forms in clear type, modern definitions, you can be sure to find all the information you need in the quickest time possible

Settle family disputes with a Scrabble dictionary! • The perfect companion for family Scrabble games. This compact, easy-to-use, paperback contains valid words from 2-7 letters in length and gives short, succinct definitions to help players use the best words for their game • The short definitions, given for every main word listed, have been updated for this new edition, and allow players to check meanings of words without having to consult a second dictionary • Collins Scrabble dictionaries are endorsed by Mattel and are an essential reference for all Scrabble players, from keen regular players to families playing with children

The home of trusted full-colour visual dictionaries for everyday use • A photographic guide to 3000 key words and phrases in British English. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect English language travel companion and guide to life and culture in the UK • Everyday words are arranged in themes with carefully selected up-to-date images to illustrate key words and phrases. A helpful index allows you to find words quickly as you learn • 3,000 essential words and phrases for modern life in the UK 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 British culture and enhance your experience of Britain and its people, including customs, celebrations, and festivals

The must-have Back to School dictionary and thesaurus for Year 7 • This English School Dictionary and Thesaurus for students is the perfect English reference tool for all students aged 11+ (KS3). A dictionary and thesaurus combo in a handy pocket format, this student dictionary and thesaurus has been developed with teachers to use in the classroom and for homework • Clear, straightforward definitions reflect today's language, while the matching thesaurus entries provide a generous choice of synonyms and antonyms. The 'Get It Right' supplement addresses the main points in the three key curriculum areas of Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling

The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for everyday language use • Two books in one with all the words you need at your fingertips. With matching dictionary and thesaurus entries on the same page, you’ll never be stuck for words again! • This Dictionary and Thesaurus is easy on the eye and will help you find all the words, definitions and alternatives you need – and fast • Clear, straightforward definitions reflect today's language, while the matching thesaurus entries provide a generous choice of synonyms and antonyms • And you can always rely on Collins to provide you with today’s English as all our words, definitions, examples, idioms and usage notes are based on our unrivalled language monitoring programme