Good communication starts with choosing the right word--not always an easy task when the choice is between words of closely related meaning. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Synonyms makes the task easier by providing full discussions of synonymous terms and by describing the subtle distinctions that make one word more appropriate than another in a particular context.
A learner's thesaurus of over 15,000 words and expressions from written and spoken British and American English with CD-ROM. The learner's thesaurus helps students distinguish between similar words and use them correctly. The 2,000 entries: - include between three and ten near synonyms, showing the differences between them in terms of meaning, grammar, register, collocations, and frequency; - help students understand the differences between familiar words, such as easy and simple, while learning expressions they may not know, such as effortless, painless, and smooth sailing; - provide over 4,000 notes to enable students to distinguish between very close synonyms, choose the best word for the context, and use it correctly; and - include over 2,000 opposites.
CD-ROM of the complete Oxford Learner's Thesaurus over 200 practice exercises.
Kaplan GRE Exam Vocabulary Flashcards cover the most difficult words frequently tested on the GRE; each flashcard includes definitions, synonyms and sample sentences.
This thesaurus is an essential tool for everyone who needs to write
quickly, clearly, and well. A convenient and complete thesaurus for
school, work, and home, The Concise Oxford American Thesaurus includes
more than 15,000 main entries and over 350,000 synonyms, sample
sentences and phrases for virtually every sense. Synonym Studies that
show the subtle differences in meaning among a group of easily confused
words are included, as well as the Oxford exclusive Language Guide,
with information about grammar, usage, punctuation, frequently
misspelled words, and much more.All Oxford American dictionaries use an
easy-to-use respelling system to show how entries are pronounced. It
uses simple, familiar markings to represent common American English
sounds.
Enrich Your Writing and Speech
More than 350,000 synonyms and antonyms;
Synonym Studies section included to give helpful guidance for practise usage ;
Usage Notes that give helpful information on correct English.
Цель пособия - помочь изучающим английский язык в правильном употреблении слов со схожими значениями. Множество упражнений развивает навыки использования синонимов в том или ином контексте.
Уровень - advanced.
