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Offering 100,000 synonyms, antonyms and related words, Chambers "Mini School Thesaurus" will help students write more creatively. Featuring over eighty practical lists such as 'different types of building' and 'terms used in mathematics', it also includes a useful supplement on word use.

The popular "Chambers School Thesaurus" has always been an invaluable resource, providing a wonderful selection of up-to-date alternative and opposite words. With an easy-to-use A to Z format, designed to help students enrich their vocabulary, it also includes additional panels listing related words such as computing terms or types of book. With its durable cover and two-colour design, "Chambers School Thesaurus" is an ideal companion volume to "Chambers School Dictionary".

"Chambers Students' Thesaurus" is a brand-new title that offers an extensive and up-to-date selection of synonyms, antonyms and related words, to encourage a more rich use of vocabulary. In addition, over one hundred entries feature special panels examining the context and tone of the synonyms, and help the student to make even more informed word choices. A practical supplement focuses on creative writing, and demonstrates imaginative ways in which students can use varied vocabulary and literary techniques to bring life to the type... read more

"Collins Gem English Thesaurus" is one of Collins' most consistent best-sellers. With thousands of alternative words, subject lists and a handy Word Power supplement, this new color edition is ideal for everyday use in home, school and office. Developed as part of the "Collins Dictionaries' Life Skills" stream, this new colour edition of the "Gem English Thesaurus" gives you practical, applied knowledge in your pocket. Have confidence - most useful words are highlighted. Get it right with a wide selection of alternative words and o... read more

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This first edition of Collins Pocket Thesaurus is the perfect thesaurus for everyday reference. All main entry words are highlighted in colour, and the most helpful synonyms in each entry are given first and highlighted so that the user can find them instantly. Key opposites are also included for many entries.

A fantastic hardback school thesaurus for ages 11+, this title is now in color. Written specially to help with homework, this new color edition of the "School Thesaurus" provides thousands of synonyms to increase vocabulary, with the most important synonyms highlighted to help students make the right choice. Easy to learn - find all the alternative words you need. Easy to use - explanations and examples lead you to the best alternatives. Easy to read - the clear layout is now with colour. Easy to understand - it shows how to avoid ... read more

A fantastic paperback school thesaurus for ages 11+, this title is now in color. Written specially to help with homework, this new color edition of the "School Thesaurus" provides thousands of synonyms to increase vocabulary, with the most important synonyms highlighted to help students make the right choice. Easy to learn - find all the alternative words you need. Easy to use - explanations and examples lead you to the best alternatives. Easy to read - the clear layout is now with colour. Easy to understand - it shows how to avoid... read more

As part of the Collins Family Reference range, the new COLOUR Collins Desktop Thesaurus is ideal for families and students alike. As well as having the most up-to-date words and a vast number of synonyms and antonyms, this thesaurus also provides illustrative examples from real English. Related words, fixed phrases and cross references are also included to help expand your vocabulary. Handy word power notes give advice on good English and subject word lists ensure you access the information you want in the quickest time possible... read more

Published May 2006 Now with COLOUR entry words, this second edition of Collins Essential Thesaurus is the perfect language tool for every situation. With clear, helpful usage notes, and a practical supplement created in partnership with PITMAN TRAINING, this is the ideal thesaurus for office use. Specially tailored to meet the needs of the office user, the new COLOUR Collins Essential Thesaurus has all the words and alternatives the you might need, as well as a huge choice of alternatives.

"Collins Pocket Thesaurus A-Z" is part of the bestselling Collins' pocket language reference range. With a wide range of up-to-date entries, a generous choice of synonyms and an indispensable supplement, the "Collins Pocket Thesaurus" gives you unrivaled everyday language coverage. Developed as part of the "Collins Dictionaries' Life Skills" stream, this new edition of the "Express Thesaurus" provides up-to-date language coverage along with practical guidance on effective English for everyday use. All main entry words are highlight... read more

Specially tailored to meet the needs of the user at home, school, or in the office. Now in Colour, "Collins English Thesaurus - Paperback Edition" has all the words and alternatives the user might need, as well as a huge choice of opposites. Have confidence: based on Collins Word Web, Collins 2.5-billion-word database of todays English. Get it right: with all the alternatives and opposites a user might need. Get there fast: now in colour for the first time, the clear, accessible, brand-new layout ensures users can find the lang... read more

672 pages A major new edition of this robust, portable thesaurus, based on the authority of the Oxford English Corpus Up-to-date coverage of 140,000 alternative and opposite words with the most useful synonyms given first Thousands of real examples of usage help you select the synonym you need For school: based on National Curriculum guidelines and teacher review NEW: Better Writing centre section provides help with getting the best out of your thesaurus, and advice on how to improve your writing skills Durable flexi cover a... read more

The Compact Oxford Thesaurus for Students is a brand-new title specifically designed to meet the needs of today's students. It is perfect for student reference and everyday study needs. The thesaurus text is accessible and easy to use, with the most useful and common synonyms placed first. Throughout the thesaurus text there are notes giving advice on commonly confused words such as imply/infer, and affect/effect. The thesaurus has been market-tested with both teachers and students. Of particular relevance is the centre supplement,... read more

This is a new edition of the Concise Oxford Thesaurus, with updated and improved text, new choices of synonyms, and a new design. The Concise Oxford Thesaurus is a comprehensive reference text for the bookshelf at home or in the office. Its usefulness means that it won't stay on the shelf, however. The thesaurus is the perfect tool to use to improve your writing style, whether you are composing a letter, essay or report, or writing creatively. It is also great for finding the word on the tip of your tongue, or for word games. The ... read more

672 pages A major new edition of this robust, portable thesaurus, for all your writing needs Brand-new selection of 140,000 alternative and opposite words with the most useful synonyms given first, based on the research of the Oxford English Corpus Thousands of real examples of usage help you select the synonym you need NEW: Wordfinder centre section helps you to build your vocabulary Ideal for school, home, the office, and great for wordgames too This is a major new edition of the Little Oxford Thesaurus offering the mos... read more

Contains more than 150,000 similar or related words. Word usage is included with example phrases to show how the headword is used in context.

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A brand-new, well-priced authoritative paperback thesaurus, with a new clear and open design Over 300,000 alternative and opposite words, with the most useful synonyms given first NEW: Thousands of real examples guide you to the right sense NEW: Centre section providing thematic and encyclopedic lists helps you to improve your general knowledge and expand your vocabulary Ideal for crossword puzzles and quizzes, for homework and for the office This up-to-date, general purpose thesaurus offers over 300,000 alternative and opp... read more

<i>The Oxford School Thesaurus</i> 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: <ul> <li>Headwords in bold to find words more easily.</li> <li>Cross-references to signpost other useful words.</li> <li>Antonyms to extend vocabulary further.</li> <li>Panels give groups of related words ... read more