The Chambers Thesaurus
Author(s): Editors Of Chambers
The Chambers Thesaurus is a veritable treasure-trove, with the greatest selection of alternative words and phrases available in an A to Z format. Modern vocabulary sits alongside archaic, and technical terms, formal language and slang are all covered.Boxed entries discussing tone and nuance help you to select the perfect synonym, and related quotations and proverbs throughout the text show the words in action. 'Types of' panels give helpful suggestions for words it is difficult to find alternatives for -- so beside the synonyms for 'flower' you will also find a list of common flowers.As a bonus for creative writers and wordgame fans, a special supplement, the Word Lovers' Miscellany, brings together themed lists, literary devices and much more.An ideal companion to The Chambers Dictionary, The ChambersThesaurus is perfect for writers and wordgame enthusiasts, while all lovers of language will find it a pleasure to browse through.
Product Information
Chambers is one of the world's most respected dictionary publishers, appealing particularly to word lovers and those who revel in all the quirks of the English language. Its extensive list of innovative and completely reliable language and reference titles covers English-language dictionaries, thesauruses, bilingual dictionaries, crosswords, puzzles and games and specialist titles on subjects such as biography, quotations, literary characters, science and technology and world history. Meticulously researched and expertly written, the highly acclaimed Chambers range has been at the forefront of presenting knowledge and learning in an engaging and accessible way since it was first established in the 19th century.
General Fields
- :
- : Hodder Education
- : Chambers
- : 2.0
- : June 2009
- : 252mm X 165mm X 67mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : Editors Of Chambers
- : Hardback
- : 3rd Revised edition
- : 423.1
- : 1152
- : Thesauri