The Oxford Pocket School Thesaurus

The Oxford Pocket Thesaurus is specially written to encourage users to find new or alternative words quickly and easily. It is the perfect tool to improve writing skills and build vocabulary.Features new cover with annotated thesaurus extract to give instant information on level, suitability, and content.Over 150,000 synonyms to choose from.Special features:* Alphabetical layout to find synonyms quickly and easily* Thematic panels give groups of related words for extended project work in schools* Opposites for vocabulary extension* Cross-references signpost other useful wordsFeatures* Word classes (parts of speech) to build grammatical skills and lead reader to appropriate word* Up-to-date sentences and phrases to show how words are used in context* Labels [formal, informal, old-fashioned etc] to encourage accurate use of language* Idiomatic phrases to show the more common use of words

Learn new words easlly. Find new and alternative words easily with over 150 000 synonyms to choose from. Find another word quickly and correctly. Choose the best word with the help of example sentences and avoid overused words like "nice" and "good". Become a Word Explorer! Extra vocabulary for key subject areas, antonyms, and grammar and usage notes to develop the best writing skills.

The Thesaurus has been updated to reflect the language children use today, to link in with the current school curriculum requirements and to modernise typography and design layout. It contains the complete text of the Oxford School Thesaurus.

An important new edition of the bestselling Oxford Mini School Thesaurus, with new words on contemporary topics such as technology, climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic. Focused coverage of words, synonyms and antonyms help to improve writing skills, for creative writing and non-fiction. Essential spelling, grammar and punctuation support and compact size makes it perfect for progress from primary to secondary school. For free downloadable activity worksheets, goto www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com.

A unique reference that combines the best features of both dictionary and thesaurus, this revolutionary volume is available in a convenient paperback format perfect for anyone who finds themselves frequently in need of an amplified vocabulary.

The Oxford School Thesaurus is specially written to encourage users to find new or alternative words quickly and easily. It is the perfect tool to improve writing skills and build vocabulary, with over 150,000 synonyms to choose from.Special Features:* Headwords in bold to find words more easily.* Cross-references to signpost other useful words.* Antonyms to extend vocabulary further.* Panels give groups of related words to widen vocabulary.Features:* Parts of speech to build grammatical skills.* Up-to-date sentences and phrases to show how words are used in context.* Labels to encourage accurate use of language.* Idiomatic phrases to show the more common use of words.

This is a major new edition, now in colour, of best-selling Oxford Mini School Thesaurus for 10+. It is the best quick reference tool available today and is particularly useful for primary school leavers preparing to start secondary school. Packed with information, it includes over 150,000 synonyms and alternative words and phrases, up-to-date words from the curriculum, and level-appropriate examples and context to lead the pupil to the most appropriate synonym. The clear and accessible design, the alphabet down the side of every page, and specially highlighted information on overused words and topic words, makes finding the word you are looking for quick and easy. An extended supplement on Top 10 Tips for Writing Narrative will give pupils all the writing support they need. The Oxford Mini School Thesaurus is compact enough to fit into any pocket, has a durable, vinyl cover and is perfect to use at home and at school.

A one-stop shop for upper primary/lower secondary school users. The headwords are in bold and the design is clear and accessible. The dictionary provides comprehensive coverage appropriate for the Y7 user, along with word origins, pronunciation guides, idiomatic phrases and idioms, labels andup-to-date example sentences. The thesaurus provides over 100,000 up-to-date synonyms for the dictionary entries, with those with meaning closest to that of the headword placed first to enable users to select the most accurate alternative.