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Books > Language & Literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > Thesauri
This multi-volume work is a reprint of Israel Davidson's classic
opus, with a new introduction by piyyut scholar Michael Rand.
This work is split thematically and includes subjects from clothes
(claes) to feelings through food and drink, socialising (gang oot
on the toon) and that favourite Scottish topic - the weather. Dae
Ye Ken is an illustrated mini Scots/English thesaurus. Fully
approved by experts at the Scots Language Resource Centre.
An accessible and comprehensive 'word-finder' that helps you to
locate words that have similar meanings (synonyms). Synonyms help
make your writing interesting and varied. Geddes and Grosset's
Webster's Word Power English Thesaurus is a new edition of the
G&G Concise English Thesaurus. This book is fully revised with
both antonyms and synonyms.
The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for
everyday language use. The perfect word reference to broaden your
knowledge of English, ideal for everyday use, at home, in the
office or at school. Matching dictionary and thesaurus entries are
shown together for easy reference, with synonyms clearly shown in
shaded boxes. Collins English Dictionary and Thesaurus combines a
comprehensive dictionary with all the alternatives and opposites
you need on the same page. The book is designed for easy use, with
alphabet thumb tabs on every page and all entry words highlighted
in bold type. This layout means that you can be sure to find all
the information you need in the quickest time possible.
Part of a series that offers mainly linguistic and anthropological
research and teaching/learning material on a region of great
cultural and strategic interest and importance in the post-Soviet
era.
When you need the right word, right away-turn to "Webster's New
World(TM) Thesaurus"
- EASY...Organized alphabetically just like a dictionary, with no
confusing number systems.
- ACCESSIBLE...Only common words are used in the main entry list
-- never esoteric words that you would not think of looking
for.
- COMPREHENSIVE...Brims with synonyms, antonyms, and phrases
other word finders overlook -- so you're never at a loss for
words.
- UP-TO-THE-MINUTE...Expanded and updated! Packed with additional
listings and synonyms to reflect today's latest scientific,
medical, and other technical terms.
- INDISPENSABLE...Featuring carefully selected antonyms -- this
is a must-have reference tool that individualizes your writing and
makes it come alive.
A thesaurus that fits in the palm of your hand
- A compact compendium of synonyms, related words, and
antonyms
- More than 85,000 words
- Find the right word whenever you need it
Authoritative, up-to-date, and with exceptionally clear print,
theOxford American Large Print Thesaurus contains more than 130,000
synonyms and antonyms, drawing on the most recent findings of the
language research program at Oxford University Press. The book's
clear page layout, designed in association with Lighthouse
International, offers enlarged fonts, larger margins, generous
linespacing, and good quality paper, ensuring that there is a
minimum glare and show-through. Ideal for both adults and children,
particularly those with vision impairment, the Oxford American
Large Print Thesaurus is a valuable reference tool for use at home,
at school, or at the office. The book is also a perfect companion
to the Oxford American Large Print Dictionary All Oxford American
dictionaries use an easy-to-use respelling system to show how
entries are pronounced. It uses simple, familiar markings to
represent common American English sounds.
The work is intended as an aid for those who aspire to create
multilingual LSP collocational dictionaries. Apart from an
extensive theoretical background and formal advice for
lexicographers, it encompasses a model dictionary, i.e. a Polish,
English and Italian collocational dictionary of banking law. The
dictionary is designed as a resource for translators, LSP learners
and teachers, lawyers and bank employees who use in their
professional communication at least two of the above-mentioned
languages.
The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for
everyday language use. The perfect word reference to broaden your
knowledge of English, ideal for everyday use, at home, in the
office or at school. Matching dictionary and thesaurus entries are
shown together for easy reference, with synonyms clearly shown in
shaded boxes. Presented in a durable hardback binding. Collins
English Dictionary and Thesaurus combines a comprehensive
dictionary with all the alternatives and opposites you need on the
same page. The book is designed for easy use, with alphabet thumb
tabs on every page and all entry words highlighted in bold type.
This layout means that you can be sure to find all the information
you need in the quickest time possible.
The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for
everyday language use. The perfect word reference for daily use
with 300,000 synonyms and antonyms. Contains practical usage notes,
and a fantastic crossword-solving supplement, this is the ideal
thesaurus to take your language use and knowledge further.
Specially tailored to meet the needs of the user at home, school,
or in the office, with all the words and alternatives you might
need, as well as a huge choice of opposites. The clear, accessible
layout makes the thesaurus easy to use and ensures users can find
the language they need when they need it.
Featuring a dictionary and thesaurus combined, the Pocket Oxford
Dictionary and Thesaurus provides the essential language reference
help you need in a single portable volume. The second edition of
this reference book has been completely redesigned so that it is
easier to use. The thesaurus entry for a word now immediately
follows the dictionary entry, so that you do not need to hunt
around the page for this information. We have also made the text
more open and accessible, so that you can find the word you are
looking for quickly and easily. New words and new meanings have
been added to the text, so you can be sure that you are using a
reference book that is up-to-date and reflects the developments of
the English langauge. With over 90,000 words, phrases, and
definitions, and 115,000 synonyms and antonyms, the Pocket Oxford
Dictionary and Thesaurus provides all the everday language help you
need. This edition also contains new Word Link features, helping
you find words that are closely associated with each other. For
example, the Word Link at environment tells you that the study of
the natural world is called ecology, and the Word Link at cave
informs you that the exploration of caves is known as speleology or
potholing. The new centre section of the dictionary and thesaurus
contains encyclopedic information such as lists of countries,
capitals, and kings and queens, helping you to broaden your
knowledge, and to find solutions for quizzes and puzzles. The
Pocket Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus is an invaluable tool for
anyone who wants a portable quick reference tool useful both for
general ready reference and for quizzes and crossword puzzles.
A singular and indispensable reference tool, The Describer's
Dictionary-now expanded and updated-has served for over twenty
years as the go-to resource for writers who are determined to
capture the world in just the right words. The dictionary uses a
unique reverse definition-to-term format that makes it easy to zero
in on the term you're seeking. Turn to the new section on sensory
impressions, for example, to find vivid terms for "loud or
jarring," such as "grating," "harsh," "piercing," "blaring,"
"thunderous," "cacophonous," and "raucous." And at the end of each
section dozens of illustrative passages by notable fiction and
nonfiction authors-including Donna Tartt, Michael Lewis, Zadie
Smith, Khaled Hosseini, and Paul Theroux-bring the terminology to
life. New in this edition: * Hundreds of additional definitions,
terms, and synonyms * Brand-new categories, including "Physical
States and Symptoms," "Temperament and Behavior," "Rooms and
Interior Spaces," "Weather and Forces of Nature," and "The Solar
System" * Over 400 new quotations from books, periodicals, and
digital media by established and rising literary stars * An index
of the more than 600 authors quoted in the book
A compact compendium designed for 3-ring binders, this thesaurus
contains more than 85,000 words and includes synonyms, related
words and antonyms.
A handy hardback volume for home, school, or work, the Pocket
Oxford Thesaurus features synonyms and antonyms for everyday words,
as well as language help. Updated with all the latest must-know
vocabulary, and with a completely revised text, this second edition
is an invaluable tool for anyone who writes for work, school, or
pleasure, or anyone looking for the word on the tip of their
tongue. The centre section of this thesaurus has been revised and
now contains even more lists of nouns, such as insects, fruits, or
drinks. This information can help you to broaden your knowledge, or
to find the answer you are looking for in a quiz or a puzzle. The
A-Z text of the thesaurus features usage notes to help you identify
frequently confused words, such as affect and effect, or compliment
and complement, so that you can avoid common pitfalls when you are
writing. This thesaurus also contains Word Link features, helping
you to find words that are closely associated with each other. For
example, the Word Link at the entrylaw informs you that the words
legal, judicial, and juridicial all relate to laws, and the Word
Link at darkness reveals that the fear of darkness is called
scotophobia. Packed with extra tips and help, and with a completely
revised and up-to-date text, the Pocket Oxford Thesaurus is an
ideal reference book for anyone who wants to improve their writing.
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