The Gem Dictionary and Thesaurus is a winning combination. It provides dictionary definitions and thesaurus synonyms in the unique Collins layout of matching entries on each page – two books in one, in the handy and ever-popular Gem format.
The dictionary text gives short, clear definitions of the core words of the language – those most likely to be looked up – and has been created using the Bank of English, the world’s largest database of the English language.
Matching thesaurus entries on the same page provide a generous choice of alternative words for thousands of dictionary entries. These synonyms cover a wide range of usage and are arranged in A–Z form for ease of use.
The range of information provided in our best-selling Gem format makes this new edition a uniquely valuable quick-reference source.
'A uniquely helpful quick-reference book'
• matching dictionary and thesaurus entries on the same page
• 36,000 short clear, dictionary definitions
• 62,000 thesaurus synonyms
• useful supplements