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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100199210659
ISBN-139780199210657
eBay Product ID (ePID)59786736
Product Key Features
Number of Pages528 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameOxford Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
Publication Year2007
SubjectDictionaries, Thesauri
FeaturesRevised
TypeNot Available
Subject AreaReference
AuthorNot Available
SeriesOxford Quick Reference Ser.
FormatPerfect
Dimensions
Item Height1.6 in
Item Weight19.3 Oz
Item Length7.7 in
Item Width5.1 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
LCCN2007-008469
Dewey Edition22
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Decimal423.12
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisOver 140,000 alternative and opposite words are given with the closest, most frequently used synonyms listed first. In addition, thousands of real-life examples of usage from the Oxford English Corpus put the words in the context of sentences, which helps the reader to pinpoint the right word quickly and easily (and avoid embarrassing mistakes). Also included are some useful appendices designed to improve your knowledge of the language: a new Wordfinder section offers a selection of thematic lists--from chemical elements and clothing to phobias and flowers--and a Common Confusables supplement highlights the crucial differences between similar words that are often mixed up., Authoritative, accessible, and completely up to date, this new edition of the popular Oxford Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms is an invaluable guide for anyone wanting to build their vocabulary and invigorate their writing skills. Over 140,000 alternative and opposite words are given with the closest, most frequently used synonyms listed first. In addition, thousands of real-life examples of usage from the Oxford English Corpus put the words in the context of sentences, which helps the reader to pinpoint the right word quickly and easily (and avoid embarrassing mistakes). Also included are some useful appendices designed to improve your knowledge of the language: a new Wordfinder section offers a selection of thematic lists--from chemical elements and clothing to phobias and flowers--and a Common Confusables supplement highlights the crucial differences between similar words that are often mixed up. Anyone wanting a practical and accessible language guide that will expand their vocabulary and sharpen their writing skills--including families, wordgame buffs, and students learning English as a foreign language--will want this dictionary on their reference shelf., Authoritative, accessible, and completely up to date, The Oxford Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms is an invaluable guide for anyone wanting to build their vocabulary and improve their writing skills. Over 140,000 alternative and opposite words are given with the closest, most frequently used synonyms listed first; in addition thousands of real-life examples of usage from the Oxford English Corpus enable the reader to pinpoint the relevant word quickly and easily.Also included are some useful appendices designed to improve your knowledge of the language: a new Wordfinder section offers a selection of thematic lists - from chemical elements and clothing to phobias and flowers - and a Common Confusables supplement explains the crucial differences between similar words that are often mixed up.