The Chambers Paperback Thesaurus

Description

Containing alternatives for 9,000 common words, The Chambers Paperback Thesaurus is the ideal easy-to-use guide to finding the right alternative word every time. Cleary structured entries include numbered alternative meanings as well as antonyms - opposite words - to give you extra context in choosing and using the right word. 'Types of' panels give extra depth in a range of fields from song and dance to food and flowers. New good writing supplement informs and entertains with tips on effective words, commonly confused words, words to impress and foreign words in English.

Chambers is one of the world's most respected dictionary publishers, appealing particularly to word lovers and those who revel in all the quirks of the English language. Its extensive list of innovative language and reference titles includes the renowned Brewer's list of endlessly browsable dictionaries of phrase and fable, and covers English-language dictionaries and thesauruses for every level of user from school to crossword fan, from English learner to student of slang. Meticulously researched and expertly written, the highly acclaimed Chambers range has been at the forefront of presenting knowledge and learning in an engaging and accessible way since it was first established in the 19th century. Chambers is one of the world's most respected dictionary publishers, appealing particularly to word lovers and those who revel in all the quirks of the English language. Its extensive list of innovative language and reference titles includes the renowned Brewer's list of endlessly browsable dictionaries of phrase and fable, and covers English-language dictionaries and thesauruses for every level of user from school to crossword fan, from English learner to student of slang. Meticulously researched and expertly written, the highly acclaimed Chambers range has been at the forefront of presenting knowledge and learning in an engaging and accessible way since it was first established in the 19th century.