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David Crystal
£9.99
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Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus
Second Edition
Oxford Dictionaries
1,264 pages
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258x188mm
978-0-19-923088-4
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Hardback
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09 August 2007
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- A brand-new, top of the range dictionary and thesaurus combined. The ultimate all-in-one reference tool.
- 140,000 words, definitions, and phrases, and 220,000 synonyms and antonyms.
- Brand-new integrated design is accessible, clear, and easy to use.
- New centre section designed for enthusiastic crossword puzzle and crossword solvers.
- Usage notes give help on tricky vocabulary and Word Links help you find words related to the entry, such as 'equine' at 'horse', and 'anenometer' at 'wind'.
- Discover more about English using our fully integrated online dictionary and thesaurus, which is updated regularly so you can see the latest changes to the language. 12 months' access* is included with this book.
The second edition of the Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus is the perfect language resource, combining a dictionary and thesaurus text. This means that you only have to reach for one book when you need language help. In this edition the dictionary and thesaurus texts are integrated so that the thesaurus entry for a word follows the dictionary entry directly. This is based on market research into user preferences making the dictionary accessible, clear, and easy to use.
New to this
edition is a centre section for crossword enthusiasts and puzzle solvers, containing hundreds of thematic word lists. With 300,000 definitions, synonyms, and antonyms, this really is the ultimate tool for anyone who loves language-based quizzes and puzzles. The Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus also features usage notes to help you deal with tricky vocabulary and improve your writing style.
The ultimate reference tool for your shelf - but not designed to stay there!
The dictionary includes 12 months' access* to Oxford's premium online dictionary and thesaurus service, Oxford Dictionaries Online, updated regularly with the latest developments to words and meanings, so you will have the most accurate picture of English available.
Find out more about our living language using Oxford Dictionaries Online. Hear how words are spoken with thousands of audio pronunciations, and access over 1.9 million real English example sentences to see how words are used in context. Improve your confidence in writing with helpful grammar and punctuation guides, full thesaurus information, style and usage help, and much more.
*Available in selected markets (UK, Europe, Australia, Canada, and South Africa). Terms and conditions apply; please see www.oxforddictionaries.com/access for information.Readership: Anyone who wants an all-in-one reference combining a dictionary and thesaurus. It will appeal to puzzle solvers, people
seeking to improve their writing style, and anyone who wants a comprehensive language resource.
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