Product Description

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, expertadvice 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

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #988324 in Books
• Published on: 2002-07-15
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 880 pages

Book Info
Offers the most reliable word resource available, one that is more practical, less expensive, with larger type and a much cleaner page layout. Includes 15,000 main entries keyed to over 350,000 synonyms. An up to date thesaurus when looking for just the right word. Softcover.

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