The New Penguin Thesaurus (Penguin Reference Books S.)

by David Pickering (Author), Martin Manser (Editor), David Pickering (Editor), Martin Manser (Editor), Rosalind Fergusson (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  2000

  $3.25

  Whether you are struggling to recall a word that has slipped your mind, looking to find a more appropriate word than the one that you first thought of, or, indeed, battling with a seemingly impossible crossword clue, this book will prove an invaluable source of advice and suggestions. Arranged in a easy-to-follow A-Z form, it offers a vast selection of synonyms and antonyms for a whole host of words, ranging from the everyday to the comparatively esoteric. Each entry is simplicity itself to follow. It commences with words closest in meaning to the keyword, and then moves on to ones that are more distantly related, noting slang and jargon alternatives where appropriate, and also informal and colloquial expressions. Where a word has several different senses, these are clearly indicated and explained, and a list of synonyms is then attached to each meaning. antonyms are also included where appropriate, serving to stimulate lateral thinking and to show how different words interrelate.

• Used

  Paperback
  2001

  $3.25

  This comprehensive and easy-to-use thesaurus contains over 400,000 synonyms, listed with antonyms where appropriate and covers standard and colloquial English and slang. It lists words closest in meaning first, and includes helpful examples to illustrate the nuances of particular words. Hundreds of newly coined words and expressions are included, from e-tailing and guesstimate to chill out and snail mail .