Featuring synonyms and antonyms for everyday words, the Pocket Oxford Thesaurus is a handy hardback volume for home, school, or work. 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 nowcontains 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 Thesaurusis an ideal reference book for anyone who wants to improve their writing.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0199534829
ISBN13:9780199534821
Release Date:May 2008
Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA
Length:928 Pages
Weight:1.85 lbs.
Dimensions:3.2" x 4.7" x 6.6"
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