Webster S New Dictionary Of Synonyms

The ideal guide to choosing the right word. Entries go beyond the word lists of a thesaurus, explaining important differences between synonyms. Provides over 17,000 usage examples. Lists antonyms and related words.

A convenient guide to choosing words precisely. Clear explanations of the distinctions between synonyms. Example phrases included. Antonyms listed at most entries.

English language dictionary of synonyms annd antonyms - definitions.

Completely revised from the previous edition. Increased page count More dictionary entries - 61,000 total 13,000 thesaurus entries 3,000 new dictionary terms, such as biscotti, dot.com, gene therapy, home page, no-brainer, portobello mushroom, skybox, surgicenter, veggie Revised design affords greater readability, with use of custom fonts Based on the authoritative Webster's New World College Dictionary, Fourth Edition

This book, revised and updated for the new century, includes an authoritative dictionary and a thesaurus which, together, have over 410,000 definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and related and contrasted words; a detailed 48-page full-color world atlas; and much more.

Webster's Fourth has been adopted by many magazines and newspapers as the definitive guide to the English language as spoken in America. Acclaimed for its 7000+ new words reflecting lifestyle changes, technology, and popular culture, the fourth edition contains 163,000 entries, with synonyms, so that it also functions as a thesaurus. Many entries put words into context as a further guide to understanding, and the dictionary includes 850 illustrations and maps and a world atlas. It's an excellent gift for students, and certainly for anyone who wants an up-to-date and easy-to-use reference for good writing and speaking.

Based on Webster's third new international dictionary.