The Cassell Thesaurus

A completely new thesaurus, reflecting the state of the language in the 1990sThe only thesaurus to attach definitions to numbered lists of synonymsSynonyms listed in easy-to-use A-Z formatContains over 300,000 synonymsDictionary definitions included to pinpoint shades of meaning for each group of synonymsFull coverage of general, colloquial and regional English, including idiomatic expressionsGenerous labelling shows how to use synonyms correctlyAntonyms listed

It's two books in one, with over 200,000 entries -- and that saves time and trouble! This combination of dictionary and thesaurus brings you right to the word you need. Because the synonyms are linked to definitions, it's less likely you'll choose one that doesn't convey exactly the right meaning. Of course, it also does everything you'd expect a regular dictionary to do -- detail grammar, highlight slang, suggest antonyms, and give pronunciation guidelines.

Cassell's Thesaurus is now available in a new compact value format. It lists over 300,000 synonyms and antonyms in a user-friendly A-Z arrangement, giving brief definitions and generous labelling to to enable the user to pinpoint exact shades of meaning and correct usage. Part of Cassell's new range of attractively produced and competitively priced family reference titles, Cassell's Thesaurus will prove invaluable to writers of English, as well as to advanced learners who are seeking to improve their mastery of the complexities of the English vocabulary.

offers an in-depth yet accessible study of a fascinating subjectadditional notes go far beyond other etymology dictionaries

Contains over 65,000 slang words, definitions, where and when the word originated, and more.