Synopses & Reviews
Based on a vast database of over two hundred million words, the Oxford Pocket American Thesaurus of Current English offers superb coverage of American English. Oxford's U.S. Dictionaries Program has takes a state-of-the-art approach to the design of reference works, focusing on the words users
most commonly encounter. 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. The result is the most reliable word resource available, one that is more practical and
less expensive, perfect for students or the general reader. Its features include:
DT Key entries that include antonym lists, with cross references to other main entries
DT Synonym Studies that illuminate the subtle nuances of meaning among a group of closely related words
DT Oxford's exclusive Writer's Toolkit, including a punctuation guide, usage notes, and much more 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.
DT 15,000 main entries keyed to over 350,000 synonyms
DT Sample sentences or phrases for virtually every word sense
Synopsis
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
With clear, expert advice on grammar, usage, and pronunication, this up-to-date thesaurus is the first place to look when you want just the right word.
About the Author
Christine A. Lindberg is Staff Project Editor in the U.S. Dictionaries Program of Oxford University Press, in Connecticut.