Collins is proud to announce a major new edition of its flagship dictionary. Updated with the latest terms to enter the language Collins English Dictionary is not only comprehensive & authoritative but also offers outstanding coverage of world regional & dialect English. Collins English Dictionary is a rich source of words for everyone who loves language. This new edition
Includes:: the latest words to enter the English language as well as a wide range of biographical entries. Usage notes give advice on using the right word in the right place & thousands of etymologies trace the roots of modern English. A clear two-colour page design helps to make this dictionary accessible & easy to use & the new virtual thumb tab makes it even easier to find the entry you are looking for. The dictionary
Includes:: a supplement on words on the cusp of entering the language as well as an extended essay on how English has changed in the last 30 years & looking forwards to the next 30 years. We also include charts to illustrate changing language trends over the years. All definitions examples idioms & usage notes are based on the Collins Corpus
- our unrivalled & constantly updated 4.5 billion-word database of today's English
- making it an authoritative & up-to-the-minute reference source.