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.
Author: Oxford Oxford Languages Publisher: OUP Oxford ISBN: 9780198705185 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
An essential point of reference for anyone wanting to widen their vocabulary, this dictionary offers more than 140,000 alternative and opposite words as well as thousands of real examples of usage from the Oxford English Corpus to help you find the word you need quickly and easily.
Author: Alan Spooner Publisher: 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: Merriam-Webster, Inc. Staff Publisher: Turtleback Books ISBN: 9780785758617 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
A convenient guide to choosing words precisely. Clear explanations of the distinctions between synonyms. Example phrases included. Antonyms listed at most entries.
Author: Oxford University Press Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA ISBN: Category : Foreign Language Study Languages : en Pages : 532
Book Description
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.
Author: John A. Simpson Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 9780195218893 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages :
Book Description
The Oxford English Dictionary is the internationally recognized authority on the evolution of the English language from 1150 to the present day. The Dictionary defines over 500,000 words, making it an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, pronunciation, and history of the English language. This new upgrade version of The Oxford English Dictionary Second Edition on CD-ROM offers unparalleled access to the world's most important reference work for the English language. The text of this version has been augmented with the inclusion of the Oxford English Dictionary Additions Series (Volumes 1-3), published in 1993 and 1997, the Bibliography to the Second Edition, and other ancillary material. System requirements: PC with minimum 200 MHz Pentium-class processor; 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended); 16-speed CD-ROM drive (32-speed recommended); Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 200, or XP (Local administrator rights are required to install and open the OED for the first time on a PC running Windows NT 4 and to install and run the OED on Windows 2000 and XP); 1.1 GB hard disk space to run the OED from the CD-ROM and 1.7 GB to install the CD-ROM to the hard disk: SVGA monitor: 800 x 600 pixels: 16-bit (64k, high color) setting recommended. Please note: for the upgrade, installation requires the use of the OED CD-ROM v2.0.
Author: Oxi Publisher: 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: Alan Spooner (comp.)
Author: Oxford Oxford Languages
Author: Alan Spooner
Author: Bp. Samuel Fallows
Author: Merriam-Webster, Inc. Staff
Author: Oxford University Press
Author: John A. Simpson
Author: Alan Spooner
Author: Oxi
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