Author: Rosalind FergussonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
Author: Bp. Samuel Fallows
Author: James Champlin FernaldA Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
Author: Alan SpoonerPublisher: OXFORD University Press
ISBN: 9780198602866
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 572
Book Description
The Oxford Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms provides an easy-to-use source of over 150,000 alternative and opposite words in order to improve your wordpower and communication skills, and also make your English more interesting and original. For each entry, synonyms are listed alphabetically within each sense, and antonyms are placed at the end of entries where appropriate. There are illustrated examples to show how words of less obvious senses are used, and markers such as 'informal','derogatory', and 'obsolete' highlight the usage style. There is extensive cross-referencing to other entries for extended lists of synonyms and to related words to broaden your knowledge. There is also a Lexicon of Hard Words with interesting and unusual words as diverse as erubescence (blushing) and jumbal (sweet crisp cake), which will provide fascinating and useful additions to anyone's vocabulary.
Author: Rosalind Fergusson
Author: Rosalind Fergusson
Author: G. Elgie ChristOxford Dictionary Of Synonyms And Antonyms
Author: Alan Spooner (comp.)Publisher:
ISBN: 9780195669978
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 572
Book Description
The Dictionary Contains Thousands Of Alternative And Opposite Words Helps Out To Improve Our`S Vocabulary And Communication Skills. Synonymos Are Listed Alphabetically With Antonyms Placed At The End Of Entire Where Applicable And A Supplementary Lexicon. It Is Based On The Successful Oxford Quick Reference Thesaurus.
Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
Author: OxiPublisher: Oxford and IBH Publishing
ISBN: 9788120408234
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
A dictionary gives meanings of words - in that respect this is not a dictionary & but much more. The meaning can be found, and is often known, but what often eludes the reader is knowledge of words that can be used instead of a particular word. In the English language there are several words that can, and do, convey the same or similar meaning, synonyms, as such words are called. The discerning person would like to use the correct word & and this compact and simple dictionary brings to the reader, a vast collection of the most commonly and currently used words. Wherever available, an antonym, i.e. the opposite meaning is also given. Salient Features: " Simpler than a thesaurus " Invaluable to writers and crossword addicts " Readers, students and teachers of the English language will benefit from this book " Improves vocabulary
Author: Joyce O'Connor