Oxford Compact Thesaurus

Author : Maurice Waite,Lucy Hollingworth,Duncan Marshall
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 929 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : English language
ISBN : 0198610300

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Oxford Compact Thesaurus by Maurice Waite,Lucy Hollingworth,Duncan Marshall Pdf

Both authoritative and easy to use, this major new edition of the Compact Oxford Thesaurus offers up-to-date coverage of over 300,000 alternative and opposite words, with thousands more examples of real usage to help you identify the synonym you need. Based on the unrivalled databases of Oxford's language research programme, it provides the best selections of alternative words for you to choose from. The most useful alternative words are listed first, and the closest is highlighted for maximum accessibility, making the thesaurus quick and easy to use. Besides synonyms, the Compact Oxford Thesaurus also gives you opposites and brand-new Word Link panels to broaden your vocabulary e.g. choreography at dance, and geriatric at old. Also new to this edition are a more clear and open layout and a two-colour text design which makes the thesaurus even more accessible. In addition, the brand-new Essential English centre section gives you lots of help on improving your writing skills,and guidance to help you get the best out of the thesaurus. The Compact Oxford Thesaurus is perfect for anyone who wants to increase their vocabulary and write more effectively, as well as for word games. Its robust and durable format makes it ideal for use at home, school, and the office.

Author : Maurice Waite,Lucy Hollingworth,Duncan Marshall
Publisher : OXFORD
Page : 984 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : English language
ISBN : IND:30000110570334

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Compact Oxford Thesaurus by Maurice Waite,Lucy Hollingworth,Duncan Marshall Pdf

This is a revised edition of the 'Compact Oxford Thesaurus'. With over 300,000 synonyms and antonyms, this is an ideal tool for writing or reference at home, school, or work.

Author : Maurice Waite
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-09
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780199666140

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Oxford Mini Thesaurus by Maurice Waite Pdf

An easy-to-use thesaurus containing over 120,000 synonyms and antonyms.

Author : Laurence Urdang
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 732 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : English language
ISBN : 0198601204

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The Oxford Compact Thesaurus by Laurence Urdang Pdf

Author : John A. Simpson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2002-04-18
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0195218892

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Oxford English Dictionary by John A. Simpson Pdf

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 : Maurice Waite
Publisher : OXFORD University Press
Page : 982 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : IND:30000037157769

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The Oxford Compact Thesaurus by Maurice Waite Pdf

This new edition of the Oxford Compact Thesaurus forms part of a new range of Oxford Thesauruses derived from the New Oxford Thesaurus of English. It is ideal for helping you pinpoint exactly the right word for a particular situation, whether you are writing a letter, preparing a report,composing an essay, writing creatively, or solving a crossword. Over 325,000 alternative words cover everyday vocabulary as well as more unusual and specialist words, and there is clear labelling of informal, dialect, literary, and technical items. The closest and most useful alternative words aregiven first, with words which are closest in meaning to the entry word given in capitals. Other useful features include thousands of example phrases helping you to select the correct word, and opposites and related terms clearly marked.

Author : Oxford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2240 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : English language
ISBN : 0198610998

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Compact Oxford English Dict/Thesaurus Pk by Oxford Pdf

A special combination pack of the market-leading Compact Oxford English Dictionary and the Oxford Compact Thesaurus.The Compact Oxford English Dictionary contains over 140,000 words, phrases, and definitions. Definitions are clear and simple to understand, there are thousands of examples showing words in context, and lots of new usage notes and extra help with the pronunciation of tricky words.The Oxford Compact Thesaurus is perfect for anyone who wants to increase their vocabulary and write more effectively, and is great for word games. It offers up-to-date coverage of over 300,000 alternative and opposite words, with thousands more examples of real usage to help you identify the synonymyou need.The Effective English sections in both volumes help you to put your language skills into practice confidently and accurately. Attractively designed in a new colour layout, together the two volumes provide the essential compact English language reference.

Author : Sara Hawker
Publisher : Oxford
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : English language
ISBN : 0198614233

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Compact Oxford Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Wordpower Guide by Sara Hawker Pdf

The Compact Oxford Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Wordpower Guide is a brand-new three-in-one reference from Oxford. With a clear colour design, it gives easy access to essential everyday vocabulary for all your writing needs. Use the dictionary to check spellings and meanings. Thousands of up-to-date words, phrases, and definitions are given in a clear and simple style, making them easy to understand. Hundreds of notes on spelling and grammar help you get it right. Use the thesaurus to broaden your vocabulary and improve your writing skills. There are thousands of alternative and opposite words, with the most useful synonym given first for ease of use. Thousands of real examples of usage show synonyms in context and help you identify the correct sense. Use the Wordpower Guide to expand your vocabulary (or just indulge your fascination with words!) on topics such as phobias, countries of the world, foreign words and phrases, and commonly confused words, and refer to the games andpuzzles wordbuilder for quick solutions to puzzles and crosswords. Compact and affordable, the Compact Oxford Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Wordpower Guide is your perfect one-stop reference for home, school, and the office.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2006-09-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 019568415X

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Oxford Compact Thesaurus, 3E by Anonim Pdf

Author : Catherine Soanes,Alan Spooner
Publisher : OXFORD University Press
Page : 1111 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : English language
ISBN : 0198603703

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The Compact Oxford Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Wordpower Guide by Catherine Soanes,Alan Spooner Pdf

The Oxford Compact Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Wordpower Guide gives you three books in one. The dictionary section offers excellent coverage of everyday English, with over 120,000 words, phrases, and definitions, while the thesaurus has over 150,000 alternative words. Other features include straightforward guidance on grammar and usage in the shape of in-text boxes and thousands of example sentences illustrating words in use. The Wordpower Guide offers extra help to improve your vocabulary, and includes a section on foreign words and phrases, information on collective names for animals and birds, useful vocabulary for use in word games, lists of common confusables, a section on selecting the right word, and an extensive Wordbuilder section which gives instant links to related words.

Author : Maurice Waite
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 1080 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Reference
ISBN : UOM:39015064868881

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Oxford Thesaurus of English by Maurice Waite Pdf

"The Oxford Thesaurus of English is the most comprehensive one-volume thesaurus available, with over 600,000 synonyms and antonyms, and more than 35,000 example sentences. It presents information according to relevance and frequency based on the evidence of the Oxford English Corpus, an unrivalled collection of more than one billion words of modern English."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Katherine Barber,Heather Fitzgerald,Robert Pontisso
Publisher : Don Mills, Ont. : Oxford University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0195425693

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Oxford Canadian Thesaurus of Current English by Katherine Barber,Heather Fitzgerald,Robert Pontisso Pdf

This resource features over 130,000 synonyms in more than 7,000 entries, as well as more than 4,700 opposites and related terms, all contained in a handy, easy-to-read format.

Author : Charlotte Livingstone
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 792 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : English language
ISBN : 0199549435

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Little Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus by Charlotte Livingstone Pdf

The Little Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus provides an authoritative dictionary and an extensive easy-to-use thesaurus all in one. Designed to be a convenient and comprehensive reference work, individual entries contain both dictionary definitions for an accurate and up-to-date guide to the language as well as thesaurus synonyms to increase your vocabulary and improve your style. Where thesaurus synonyms are slang, derogatory or old-fashioned uses of words, they are labelled to give you guidance. This new `Little' Oxford book will be useful on many occasions, from writing a letter to solving a crossword puzzle.

Author : Oxford Dictionaries,
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-26
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0199692637

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Oxford Mini Dictionary and Thesaurus by Oxford Dictionaries, Pdf

An easy-to-use integrated dictionary and thesaurus containing 40,000 up-to-date words, phrases, and definitions and 65,000 synonyms and antonyms.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : English language
ISBN : 019861022X

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The Compact Oxford Twinpack by Anonim Pdf