Collins English Dictionary and Thesaurus 2011 Complete & Unabridged

Collins English Dictionary and Thesaurus Complete & Unabridged

The Collins English Dictionary 2011 Complete & Unabridged and the Collins Thesaurus of the English Language 2011 in a software bundle offering a complete language and reference solution for writing, for work, for study, because you want to express yourself well, or just for the love of words.

Search over 500,000 English words, references and examples in this 30th anniversary edition of the Collins’ flagship dictionary.
Let the Thesaurus help you find that tantalizing solution to tricky language clues with over 377,000 synonyms and antonyms.

Dictionary Features:

Latest vocabulary, based upon Collins’ 2.5 billion word database
6,000 biographical entries
Key expressions and example sentences
Usage notes give advice on using the right word in the right place
Cultural notes on life and language
Thousands of etymologies trace the roots of modern English
A clear design that makes this dictionary accessible and easy to use

Thesaurus Features:

Key synonyms for each sense, offering the most helpful alternative
Opposites provide you with another way of expressing yourself
A wide range of Idioms and phrases included
Related words to help you expand your vocabulary
Cross-references
Quotations add wit, sparkle and originality
Illustrative examples from real English show how the entry word is used
Usage and regional labels to help you identify areas of usage
Extensive coverage of English as an international language
550 Subject word lists add an extra dimension to your vocabulary

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The MSDict Dictionary Format

The dictionaries are here presented in MSDict electronic format. MSDict offers best experience in mobile reference and is available for any handheld platform.

Quick dynamic search of words while you type
Transcriptions facilitating pronunciation
Hyperlinks between different related words
History to see the last 50 words you have looked up
Support for memory cards
Filters to help you locate the word you are searching for:

Fuzzy filter- used when you are not sure of the correct spelling of a word
Keyword-used to locate the instances of a key word within other compound words
Wild card - "?" and "*" replace a letter and group of letters in words

Fast article scrolling
Ability to have dictionary Word of the day as a widget on the phone home screen
Ability to search words in the installed dictionaries through the standard phone search feature