The new Gem Dictionary & Thesaurus is a winning combination. It provides dictionary definitions and thesaurus synonyms in the popular Collins layout of matching entries on each page - two books in one, in the handy and bestselling 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.Now with a unique Language in Action supplement that gives guidance on writing English.The range of information provided in ur bestselling Gem format makes this new edition a uniquely valuable quick-reference source.