Collins English Dictionary & Thesaurus

Collins is proud to announce a major new edition of its flagship dictionary and linked thesaurus for the Kindle. Updated with the latest terms to enter the language, Collins English Dictionary and Thesaurus is not only comprehensive and authoritative, but also offers outstanding coverage of world, regional and dialect English. You can set this dictionary as your default Kindle dictionary and look up words while reading (check compatibility above). The default setting is The New Oxford American Dictionary included on your Kindle, but you have the option to change your default setting to this compatible dictionary after purchase, so long as your Kindle supports this functionality. Collins English Dictionary is 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. Compatibility & Functionality • 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 and Kindle for Android 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