A rebranded version of the second edition of the bestselling Collins Paperback Dictionary & Thesaurus. This completely revised edition has a fresh, updated text as well as many new and helpful features. The unique Collins presentation shows dictionary and thesaurus entries on the same page for one-stop lookup. The revised and updated texts have been compiled using the latest information on current English from the Bank of English, our unique and constantly updated 450 million word database, and reflect today's English. Spelling and pronunciation help is given for all irregular and difficult words. Up-to-date language notes throughout the dictionary text give advice on English usage. The matching thesaurus text gives the key synonym first and in bold so the user can see immediately which sense of the word is being referred to. The specially-commissioned Good Writing Guide is full of tips and rules on how to write correct and effective English, and gives guidance on spelling, punctuation and grammar. The range of information in this new edition makes the Collins Paperback Dictionary & Thesaurus a unique 3-in-1 source of help with English.