Get the combined knowledge of a dictionary and a thesauras in this convenient resource from Oxford University Press—the first name in reference. For anyone who has experienced the frustration of finding alternative words and precise meanings, The Oxford American Desk Dictionary and Thesaurus is the easy and informative two-in-one solution to your reference needs. This essential reference includes: • Over 150,000 entries, definitions, and synonyms in an integrated A-to-Z volume • Includes appendices with valuable information such as Standard Weights and Measurements, Signs and Symbols, U.S. Presidents, Countries of the World, and more • Hundreds of new words and meanings make this two-in-one guide more useful than ever!
First time in paperback! From Oxford University Press, renowned for educational and reference works, comes this one-of-a-kind reference book that combines both the essential language tools--dictionary "and" thesaurus--in a single, integrated A-to-Z volume. Thoroughly up-to-date, it includes new words and meanings for the '90s. It offers more than 150,000 entries, definitions, and synonyms so readers can find the right word every time, as well as appendices of valuable quick-reference information.
This authoritative and up-to-date edition is the only integrated book of its kind in paperback, with more than 150,000 entries that include definitions, synonyms, and appendices for signs and symbols, weights and measures, and more.
This desk thesaurus contains more than 175, 000 synonyms, including thousands of compound terms and idiomatic expressions, all in a quick-finding A-Z format. Entries feature a breakdown by specific word sense, example phrases and sentences and a "writer's toolkit" for guidance in the basics.
This definitive language resource presents more than 150,000 up-to-date entries, along with their definitions and synonyms, as well as quick-reference sections on weights and measures, chemical elements, signs and symbols, U.S. presidents, states and
A desk edition of the acclaimed thesaurus offers features that ensure fast, precise word selection--a unique cross-referencing system, labels identifying words that are not standard English, and grouping of synonyms if an entry has more than one sense. UP.
The only integral reference book of its kind available in paperback. More than 150,000 entries, definitions and synonyms. Authoritative, up-to-date, and easy to use.
