Oxford Learner's Pocket Thesaurus

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Oxford Learner's Pocket Thesaurus

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Based on the Oxford Learner's Thesaurus which was shortlisted for the British Council ELTon 2009 awards.

A handy, pocket-size thesaurus which helps students find synonyms and opposites for over 5,000 key words.

  • ISBN: 978-0-19-475204-6
  • Pages: 512
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Dimensions: 150x75 mm

No two words are exactly the same but this Oxford Learner's Pocket Thesaurus can help students find the words to say exactly what they mean. It has over 25,000 synonyms and opposites plus a wealth of extra information to help students identify differences and choose words that are right for the context.

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Key features

  • Up to 12 synonyms given for each of 5,000 key words
  • Different terms are clearly marked, for example, British/American, formal/informal, approving or disapproving
  • 100s of notes help identify the exact differences between pairs of synonyms
  • Patterns and collocations help learners use the synonyms in context

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Extra information at each entry helps students decide which word from a synonym group to use. This includes:
  • Opposites of synonyms
  • Different senses of the word, e.g. wide = broad or wide = extensive
  • Notes that compare and contrast synonyms so students can see the differences.
  • Patterns and collocations to help students use the word in context.
  • Style labels that act as a guide as to how to use the words
  • Examples of correct and incorrect usage.