Collins flagship dictionary and linked thesaurus for the Kindle containing over 200,000 entries. This is a comprehensive and authoritative resource, offering outstanding coverage of world, regional and dialect English.
Compatibility & Functionality
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• Basic Text Search works on all Kindle devices
• Index lookup works on all Kindles except Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD
• Setting as Default Dictionary works on all Kindles except Kindle Fire, Kindle Fire HD, Kindle for Android and any of the Kindle apps, including Kindle for PC and Kindle for Mac
You can set this dictionary as your default Kindle dictionary and look up words while reading (check compatibility above). You have the option to change your default setting to this compatible dictionary after purchase, so long as your Kindle supports this functionality.
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.
Features
• headword search integrates with the Kindle search functionality (check compatibility above)
• all elements of the dictionary entries are displayed
• pronunciation symbols (IPA) are shown as images
• cross-references are hyperlinks for quick navigation
• linked to our most comprehensive English Thesaurus
• entries contains hyperlinks to related words
