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.

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.

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

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.

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:

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.

The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for everyday language use. All the words you need, every day: the perfect word reference for daily use with 300,000 synonyms and antonyms in a durable format. With practical usage notes, and a fantastic 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, this thesaurus has all the words and alternatives the user might need, as well as a huge choice of opposites. The clear, accessible layout makes it easy to use and ensures users can find the language they need when they need it. This edition also includes a 16-page crossword-solving supplement.

The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for everyday language use. This Collins English Pocket Thesaurus is the perfect compact thesaurus for anyone stuck for words, writing essays, reports, marketing copy or work emails. The ideal word finder, this Collins thesaurus has a wide range of 128,000 synonyms and antonyms to choose from, giving unrivalled everyday language coverage for a thesaurus of its size. This new edition provides up-to-date language coverage along with practical guidance on effective English for everyday use. All main words are clearly distinguished, and the most helpful synonyms are highlighted and given first to ensure you find what you're looking for easily. With key antonyms included for many entries and supplement, plus the unique wear-resistant cover, this Collins English thesaurus is the ideal one-stop word reference for every home and office. For more on English language usage, our Collins English Pocket Dictionary (9780008141806) is an excellent companion.

The Oxford Paperback Dictionary & Thesaurus is a great value-for-money product. It is the ultimate one-stop reference, containing both a dictionary and a thesaurus in one handy reference volume. The dictionary and thesaurus texts have an integrated design which has been tried and tested with users to speed up browsing and look-up. The dictionary has excellent coverage of everyday English, containing over 90,000 words, phrases and definitions and incorporating the newest words and phrases from Oxford's language research programmes. The thesaurus provides over 100,000 synonyms and antonyms. This handy dictionary and thesaurus is ideal for anyone who needs an affordable and portable, all-in-one reference work.

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.
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This is a major new edition of the Little Oxford Thesaurus offering the most accurate and up-to-date coverage of essential vocabulary for all your writing needs. It provides 140,000 alternative and opposite words, and gives the closest and most frequently used synonyms first, making the thesaurus quick and easy to use. Thousands of real examples of usage from the Oxford English Corpus show synonyms in context and help you to identify the correct sense. A brand-new Wordfinder centre section provides lists of extra words eg. types of food, clothes, transport and more, and helps you to expand your vocabulary. The Little Oxford Thesaurus is perfect for word games and for anyone who wants to increase their vocabulary or improve their writing skills. Its robust and durable format make it ideal for use at home, school, and the office.

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.

* Completely revised from the previous edition.
* Increased page count
* More dictionary entries - 61,000 total
* 13,000 thesaurus entries
* 3,000 new dictionary terms, such as biscotti, dot.com, gene therapy, home page, no-brainer, portobello mushroom, skybox, surgicenter, veggie
* Revised design affords greater readability, with use of custom fonts
* Based on the authoritative Webster's New World College Dictionary, Fourth

This is the reissued Colour Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus. The Colour Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus offers the most accurate and up-to-date coverage of essential, everyday vocabulary, with over 45,000 words, phrases, and definitions, and over 65,000 synonyms 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. The thesaurus entry for a word sits directly alongside the dictionary entry so that you do not have to hunt around the page to find the word you are looking for. The centre section gives guidance on 'Effective English' which covers writing English and how to get the best out of your dictionary and thesaurus.

The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for everyday language use. Packaged in a flexible boxed set, this is the ideal gift to take your English language use and knowledge to the next level, contains both the Paperback Thesaurus and the Paperback Dictionary. Covers a vast range of words and alternatives, as well as a huge choice of opposites. You will find all the words and definitions you need, with comprehensive coverage of the language we use every day. What's more, the helpful language notes throughout both books make it easy for you to choose the right word, and the clear, accessible layout ensures you can find exactly what you need when you need it.

Here is a fascinating and humorous encyclopedia of more than three hundred

words and phrases and how they have taken on new meanings over time. It is an

informative reference book for the whole family. "What's in a Word?" is a

sequel to Garrison's popular "Why You Say It." Indexed.

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.

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.

eBook available with sample pages: 0203219856

Tired of flipping back and forth between a dictionary and a thesaurus, searching for just the right word? This second edition of the Little Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus, combines (joins, unifies, links, connects, integrates, merges, etc.) two superb language resources, allowing users to find both definitions and synonyms under the same entry quickly and easily. Available in the US for the first time, this dictionary and thesaurus is the smallest hardback in the Oxford range, offering a convenient, compact, and portable reference book to help with studies, everyday language problems, or cross-word puzzles and other word games, wherever you happen to be. The easy-to-use layout places the thesaurus entry for a word directly alongside the dictionary entry so that you no longer have to search the page to find the word you're looking for. A center section gives encyclopedic information such as lists of countries and capitals, rivers and lakes, kings, queens, and prime ministers, as well as collective nouns, helping you to broaden your knowledge of language and of the world.
Packed with help and information, the Little Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus is the ideal small reference book for home, school, or work. Features include: Convenient, easy-to-use format combining definition and synonyms in each entry Over 40,000 words, phrases, and definitions, and over 65,000 synonyms, drawn from Oxford's acclaimed language database Center section with encyclopedic information including lists of countries, capitals, prime ministers and more, as well as collective nouns Integrated text allows you to find meanings and synonyms quickly and easily

This revised edition has been updated to include new and up-to-date synonyms and senses, and offers coverage of more alternative words than any other A-Z thesaurus. The centre section of word lists has been fully revised and reorganised with its own quick-reference index. Popular features include 'Choose the Right Word' panels which illustrate the differences between similar alternative words, and the 'Word Links' panels, which show related words.

eBook available with sample pages: 0203380126