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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
For example, as replacements for absolutely,A" Roget's thesaurus
lists several adverbs--A"extremely,A" exactly,A" perfectlyA"; The
Well-Spoken Thesaurus provides both words and
phrases--A"categorically,A" without question,A" by any
measureA"--that offer greater flexibility in shaping a potent,
poetic sentence.
This is the reissued Oxford Mini Dictionary and Thesaurus. - now in
an attractive new format.
This small dictionary and thesaurus offers the most accurate and
up-to-date coverage of essential, everyday vocabulary with over
40,000 words, phrases, and definitions and 65,000 synonyms and
antonyms based on evidence from the Oxford English Corpus, a unique
databank comprising hundreds of millions of words of English.
Definitions are easy to understand, given in a clear, simple style,
and avoiding technical language. Thesaurus entries are integrated
into the dictionary entries, so you can find synonyms and antonyms
easily. The centre section provides extra help with spelling,
grammar, and vocabulary.
Includes 3 months' access* to Oxford Dictionaries Online at
oxforddictionaries.com.
*Terms and conditions apply; please see
www.oxforddictionaries.com/access for information.
In this book
Neuroanatomy and the Neurologic Exam is an innovative,
comprehensive thesaurus that surveys terminology from neuroanatomy
and the neurologic examination, as well as related general terms
from neurophysiology, neurohistology, neuroembryology,
neuroradiology, and neuropathology. The author prepared the
thesaurus by examining how terms were used in a large sample of
recent, widely used general textbooks in basic neuroanatomy and
clinical neurology. These textbooks were written by experts who
received their primary professional training in 13 different
countries, allowing the thesaurus to incorporate synonyms and
conflicting definitions that occur as a result of variations in
terminology used in other countries. The thesaurus contains:
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.
This fascinating collection of traditional metaphors and figures of
speech, groups expressions according to theme. The second edition
includes over 1,500 new entries, more information on first known
usages, a new introduction and two expanded indexes. It will appeal
to those interested in cultural history and the English language.
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