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The Oxford American Thesaurus of Current English [Hardcover]

Christine A. Lindberg (Editor)
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0195133757 978-0195133752 August 22, 1999 3rd edition
The Oxford American Thesaurus of Current English is based on state-of-the-art research using a vast database of some 200 million words, conducted by Oxford's U.S. dictionary staff. It offers the most reliable word resource available, one that is more practical, less expensive, with larger type and a much cleaner page layout. Its features include:
* 15,000 main entries keyed to over 350,000 synonyms
* Sample sentences or phrases for virtually every sense
* Key entries include antonym lists, with cross references to other main entries
* Synonym Studies illuminate the subtle nuances of meaning among a group of closely related words
* Includes Oxford's exclusive Writer's Toolkit, including a punctuation guide, usage notes, and much more
All Oxford American dictionaries use an easy-to-use respelling system to show how entries are pronounced. It uses simple, familiar markings to represent common American English sounds. With clear, expert advice on grammar, usage, and pronunciation, this up-to-date thesaurus is the first place to look when you want just the right word.


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About the Author

Christine A. Lindberg is Staff Project Editor in the U.S. Dictionaries Program of Oxford University Press, in Connecticut.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 880 pages
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 3rd edition edition (August 22, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0195133757
  • ISBN-13: 978-0195133752
  • Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.4 x 2.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,785,079 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent helper, May 1, 2002
This review is from: The Oxford American Thesaurus of Current English (Hardcover)
this book has 15,000 entries and over 350,000 synonyms and a writer's toolkit. With Oxford, we all know how respected it is, but what impressed me most was the superior print face. This thesaurus did not make me go blind trying to read it. The paper is high quality that will withstand constant use of a writer, and provides excellent contrast, and in easy to read fonts.

I am sorry, don't care how good the dictionary is, if it is not made to prevent eyestrain it gets low marks for me. This one gets an A+ and a big THANK YOU for that quality.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST FOR EVERY HOME AND OFFICE, August 19, 2001
This review is from: The Oxford American Thesaurus of Current English (Hardcover)
Assiduously edited this thesaurus offers up to the minute listings of words we use, hear or read everyday. Included are 15,000 main entries and some 350,000 synonyms with notations that make clear the subtle nuances of inference among several closely related words.

Headwords, presented in alphabetical order, are in eye friendly bold print. Following each headword is its part of speech, such as "accredited" is followed by "adjective."

When a certain word has the same spelling but a different meaning, which is known as a homograph, each meaning is treated as a separate word. Thus "bank" us found as "a grassy slope" and as "financial institution" under separate headings.

Synonyms are included in each listing, and the volume contains a punctuation guide, a usage guide, as well as a listing of easily confused words.

At sea as to the proper usage of "alternate" and "alternative"? Just keep this handy volume at the ready.

Wordsmiths will delight in the clarity and presentations of words in this thesaurus, and all of us will benefit from its use.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Oxford American Thesaurus of Current English, June 19, 2000
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I found this thesaurus to be an excellent addition to any reference collection. It is comprehensive and takes all synonyms into account. There is a definite American bias but is serves it's purpose. With 15,000 main entries and over 350,00 synonyms, this thesaurus is the only one you will need.
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Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
noun admire, late scold, noun treat, scare stiff, noun nonsense, noun walk, blank adjective, break verb, hold spellbound, drag through the mud, irregular adjective, throw into disorder, rub the wrong way, noun lack, avenge oneself, noun act, verb cut, plural noun, conceal oneself, opposition defeat
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Jack Robinson, Don Juan, United States, New Yorkers, Trademark Photostat, Trademark Xerox
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