A new edition of this best-selling thesaurus from Oxford has 150,000 synonyms and antonyms, which are organized with those closest in meaning to the headword placed first in the entry. This is a major departure from the A-Z organization of entries in the current edition, and now brings thiscloser into line with Oxford's larger thesauruses. There is clear and comprehensive cross-referencing to both relevant alternative and opposite words, which improves the accessibility of the text. There are an increased number of example phrases to clarify tricky or unusual words. In the appendixthere is a new 16-page Word Builder which consists of thematic noun lists, such as architectural styles, parts of the body, and collective terms for animals. This will help the user widen their vocabulary. The improved design opens up the text to make it far more accessible than the previousedition.

This one-stop reference to 30,000 dictionary entries and 115,000 synonyms is clearer, more accurate, and easier to use than any other dictionary/thesaurus combination. Each set of synonyms is keyed to a particular dictionary sense and definition for greater accuracy and ease of use, and the unique integrated entries allow for quick and easy one-stop reference.

Here is a new minithesaurus from Oxford, compact, reliable, easy to use--and brought to you by the makers of the most authoritative reference sources in the world. Alphabetically arranged for easy accessability, The Oxford Minithesaurus offers 8,000 entries and over 150,000 synonyms--more than any other guide of its size--and is completely cross-referenced to lead readers easily to related groups of synonyms, as well as antonymns. With each entry divided into the part of speech it represents, and into numbered meanings (just like a dictionary), it is easy to find the particular sense needed. This minithesaurus also offers example phrases that make the less obvious senses of words clear, marks words that are archaic or slang, and provides a unique noun catalog for generic words such as animal, vehicle, and vessel. Whether used in writings reports, letters, or essays, for doing crossword puzzles, or simply to increase word-power, The Oxford Minireference Thesaurus is the handiest, most comprehensive guide available.

Compact and reliable, this handy color reference, with 150,000 synonyms, has been newly redesigned, offering example phrases that clarify less obvious senses, information on related synonyms and antonyms, and a new Appendix that provides questions (and answers) to test vocabulary skills.

An easy-to-use integrated dictionary and thesaurus containing 40,000 up-to-date words, phrases, and definitions and 65,000 synonyms and antonyms.

The Mini Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Wordpower Guide provides three mini books in one handy and affordable format. The dictionary has over 40,000 words, phrases, and definitions, while the thesaurus has more than 75,000 alternative words. The dictionary and thesaurus entries are presented in a brand-new design, with separate dictionary and thesaurus sections matching on each page. There are also clearly indicated in-text usage notes which give guidance on usage and spelling. The Wordpower Guide offers extra help with vocabulary along with other sections that will help you to use the English language more effectively.