This edition has been revised and updated to create a title that reflects real English in an accessible, modern design. It has been compiled using evidence from the Bank of English to provide a choice of words that is a more genuine reflection of current language than ever before.
This new thesaurus gives a wide choice of alternatives in a uniquely helpful layout. The key synonyms for each word are shown first and highlighted so they can be found instantly. Lists of opposites (antonyms) are also included at many entries to give another way of expressing yourself. The Wordpower supplement lists words by theme for additional vocabulary help.
With all the words and alternatives you need, as well as a huge choice of opposites, this is the ideal reference for home, school and the office.
"Collins Gem English Thesaurus" is one of Collins' most consistent best-sellers. With thousands of alternative words, subject lists and a handy Word Power supplement, this new color edition is ideal for everyday use in home, school and office. Developed as part of the "Collins Dictionaries' Life Skills" stream, this new colour edition of the "Gem English Thesaurus" gives you practical, applied knowledge in your pocket. Have confidence - most useful words are highlighted. Get it right with a wide selection of alternative words and o... read more
As part of the Collins Family Reference range, the new COLOUR Collins Desktop Thesaurus is ideal for families and students alike. As well as having the most up-to-date words and a vast number of synonyms and antonyms, this thesaurus also provides illustrative examples from real English. Related words, fixed phrases and cross references are also included to help expand your vocabulary. Handy word power notes give advice on good English and subject word lists ensure you access the information you want in the quickest time possible... read more
Collins Paperback Thesaurus, in colour, is the perfect reference for everyday use. With practical usage notes, and a fantastic supplement, this is the ideal thesaurus to take your language use and knowledge further. Specially tailored to meet the needs of the user at home, school, or in the office, this new edition of Collins Paperback Thesaurus has all the words and alternatives the user might need, as well as a huge choice of opposites. This thesaurus is based on the Collins Word Web, Collins' 2.5-billion-word database of tod... read more
This colour edition of Collins Gem English Thesaurus is part of the Collins Gem range - the world's best-selling little dictionaries. With thousands of alternative words, subject lists and a new supplement, this colour edition is ideal for everyday use in home, school and office. Collins Gem English Thesaurus gives you practical, applied knowledge in your pocket. It contains a wide selection of alternative words and opposites, with the most useful words highlighted for ease of reference. The clear colour layout also makes the cont... read more
This new edition of Collins New Zealand School Thesaurus is an essential reference tool for all students. Each entry is followed by a wide range of alternative words and examples, making it easy for the user to choose the most appropriate alternative for the context. This updated edition of the School Thesaurus has a clear and easy-to-use layout, with an alphabetical indicator on each page, making it easy to find information quickly. It includes thousands of synonyms and antonyms as well as short definitions for all main entry word... read more
Collins Pocket Thesaurus has a wide range of up-to-date entries, a generous choice of synonyms, and thousands of antonyms, giving unrivalled everyday language coverage for a thesaurus of its size. The hard-wearing vinyl cover makes it an ideal reference book for carrying to school or work. This new edition of Collins Pocket Thesaurus provides up-to-date language coverage along with practical guidance on effective English for everyday use. All main entry words are highlighted in colour and the most helpful synonyms in each entry a... read more
The new Collins Writer's Thesaurus of the English language is a comprehensive thesaurus, and a browsable 'good read' for writers and language lovers. Elegantly packaged, with attractive yet durable binding, this thesaurus is an ideal guide to English for the language lover in your life.
Provides more than three hundred thousand synonyms, antonyms, and related words in more than a thousand different categories.
Roget's Thesaurus ranks as one of the greatest English language reference works, used for generations by anyone looking for help in order to write a letter, prepare a speech, solve a crossword, or write any manner of prose or poem. Its sales exceed 32 million copies. This edition has been revised and updated to include all the latest buzzwords and phrases. In addition, this new edition of Roget contains useful panels of additional information that include such nuggets of information as signs of the zodiac and the origins of familia... read more
The Historical Thesaurus of the Oxford English Dictionary (HTOED) is a unique new resource charting the semantic development of the huge and varied vocabulary of English. It is the first comprehensive historical thesaurus ever produced for any language, containing almost every word in English from Old English to the present day, and is a magnificent resource for the historical study of the language. It is based on a detailed analysis of English as found in the second edition of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) and also draws on ... read more
This is the reissued Oxford Mini Thesaurus. - now in an attractive new format. This small thesaurus offers 120,000 synonyms and antonyms in a quick and easy-to-use thesaurus. Synonyms are arranged in order of their closeness in meaning to the entry word, with the closest one given first and printed in bold type to make it easier to find the sense you're looking for. Improve your vocabulary with our Word Links, a feature that provides extra vocabulary related to a selection of key entries. Includes 3 months' access* to Oxford Dictio... read more
Do you find that your regular thesaurus spits out the same old words already running through your head? Are the lists boring, repetitive, and generally unhelpful? Peter E. Meltzer thought so and decided to create a unique thesaurus that would offer interesting, original synonyms along with contextual examples. He quotes from a range of recent media-including books and hundreds of magazines and newspapers-to reassure readers that though the words might be unfamiliar, they are all completely legitimate words in current use. The first... read more
Combining scholarly authority with a new awareness of todayâs communication demands, Rogetâs 21st Century Thesaurus is the simple, reliable way to find the perfect word for your needs. It features an easy-to-use dictionary format plus a revolutionary Concept Index that arranges words by idea, thus enhancing the userâs process of association and leading to scores of additional selections. The inclusion of a wide spectrum of words and phrases with each entry â from sophisticated choices to completely new vocabulary in the lan... read more
* A clearly presented thesaurus with colourful illustrations and helpful suggestions for alternative words to inspire creative writing. * Arranged alphabeticallly, and also contains a guide to parts of speech and choosing and using words. * An essential and great value home or school reference book, perfect for children beginning their SATs. * With internet links to recommended websites containing useful English language resources.