Collins English Dictionary and Thesaurus Complete

The Collins English Dictionary 2010 Complete & Unabridged and the Collins Thesaurus of the English Language 2010 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

The dictionaries are powered by the MSDict technology especially enhanced for iPhone, iPad and iPod with the following key benefits
* Colorful and feature-rich user interface with faster and easier word access
* Customizable two-pane user interface (for iPad)
* Quick word search while you type
* Fast hyperlinks between words and articles
* Fast article scrolling
* Favorites - you can use the Favorites feature as a learning tool and create your own categories and lists of words.
* History of the last visited words so you can quickly return to recently checked words
* Font size control for easier reading
* No connection to the Internet required, so browse anytime and anywhere with no additional charges
* “Word of the day” and “Random word” feature
* Switch easily between dictionary and thesaurus
* Includes exciting new word games like Hangman, Word Scramble, Flashcards and Anagrams to facilitate the learning process

Can’t find the word you are looking for? Three kinds of filters will help you locate that elusive word.

* 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 to broaden your search