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Having used various rhyming dictionaries in the past and found them "difficult to work with, unimaginative, and terribly outdated," Young conceived and compiled her own over a 20-year period. Notable among the 65,000 entries are slang, colloquialisms, phrases, and near-rhymes (pretty/giddy, lemon/women) such as those used by rappers. A student of linguistics, Young employs a simple system of letters to signify sounds, and she groups rhymes by number of syllables. The rhymes reflect variations in American speech. Unlike some rhyming dictionaries, this one omits frequently added matter such as principles of prosody or advice on versification. Users of rhyming dictionaries prefer one over the others due to familiarity, format, or vocabulary; likely many wordsmiths, lyricists, and poets will come to favor this new and entertaining version.
- William A. Donovan, Chicago P.L.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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An essential tool for writers, poets, punsters, lyricists, wits, and language lovers everywhere!

THE NEW COMPREHENSIVE AMERICAN RHYMING DICTIONARY is, by far, the sassiest, most fun, complete andup-to-date book of its kind on the market. This remarkablecompendium contains over 65,000 words, phrases, andcolloquialisms--a gold mine of rhyme certain to aid anddelight everyone who works with language, from the amateurpoet to the professional wordsmith.

  • Why rhyme "moon" with "June"...when you can use "Brigadoon", "Daniel Boone", or "picayune" instead?

  • A cornucopia of rhymes for exasperating, difficult-to-match words...such as "system", "hemophilia", and "Khrushchev".

  • Easy-to-use and read, with entries arranged by sound rather than spelling.

  • Authoritative and up-to-the-minute...including the latest in slang, idioms and buzz words.

    Whether you're a composer searching for the perfect songlyric or a wit who revels in constructing limericks, here isyour key to a bold new world of creative cleverness-an idealreference book for the Cole Porter in all of us!


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    • Paperback: 624 pages
    • Publisher: Collins Reference (November 1, 1991)
    • Language: English
    • ISBN-10: 0380713926
    • ISBN-13: 978-0380713929
    • Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 1.2 inches
    • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
    • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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    31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best I've seen, June 21, 1999
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    I write song lyrics and poetry, and this is the fourth copy of this book I've bought. I keep wearing out my copies because I use them so much. Also, I like to have a copy at work, one at home and one at my vacation cabin. This is the easiest to use rhyming dictionary I've found, and I like the slang expressions it includes.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Best on the Bookshelf, January 1, 2000
    I don't usually write rhymed poetry; however, when I do, this book is invaluable. The slang expressions are especially appreciated. I've bought copies for several of my writer friends and they tell me they don't know how they've ever done without it. Buy it now!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for the English teacher that has everything., February 21, 2001
    I bought this, not too long ago, for a friend of mine who is a high school English teacher. She raves about how helpful it is to her in class and how much the kids enjoy using it.

    She has stressed its value so much that I now feel it is a must for my reference library. After all we've all been there, trying to find a rhymne for that odd word. It's like trying to think of a synonym something and there not a thesaurus to be found.

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    4.0 out of 5 stars Great Idea Book
    Really like the organization of this book.
    Terrific for the aspiring writer or classroom.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Hands Down, the Best Rhyming Dictionary
    The Title says it all.

    It's really the best. As long as you don't use it as a crutch, it could greatly improve your songwriting.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars This Collection Of Words And Phrases Represents Twenty Years Of Research
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    5.0 out of 5 stars A godsend, at least for this writer of "clever" songs
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    Published on September 13, 2005 by T. Bachman

    5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful- inventive phrases
    I use this book often to write poetry. It is helpful that it has many phrases that I would not usually think of on my own.
    Published on September 21, 2003 by Marilynn

    4.0 out of 5 stars The New Comprehensive American Rhyming Dictionary
    Outstanding book, both in the usage presented (contemporay as the title suggests) and the presentations of rhyming words by phonetics. Highest recommendations!!!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite rhyming dictionary
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