Oxford dictionary thesaurus hardcover

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days This is the reissued Colour Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus. The Colour Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus offers the most accurate and up-to-date coverage of essential, everyday vocabulary, with over 45,000 words, phrases, and definitions, and over 65,000 synonyms based on evidence from the Oxford English Corpus, a unique databank comprising hundreds of millions of words of English. Definitions are easy to understand, given in a clear, simple style, and avoiding technical language. The thesaurus entry for a word sits directly alongside the dictionary entry so that you do not have to hunt around the page to find the word you are looking for. The centre section gives guidance on 'Effective English' which covers writing English and how to get the best out of your dictionary and thesaurus. Features Summary An authoritative and easy-to-use dictionary and thesaurus in one volume containing 45,000 words, phrases, and definitions and 65,000 synonyms. Author Oxford Dictionaries Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20111130 Pages 772 ISBN 0-19-960793-1 ISBN 13 978-0-19-960793-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days 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! Features Summary This is the top of the range Dictionary and Thesaurus, the ideal all-in-one reference tool. It has a fresh design, based on market research into user needs... Author Oxford Dictionaries Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20070810 Pages 1204 ISBN 0-19-923088-9 ISBN 13 978-0-19-923088-4

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days This new edition of the Oxford Primary Dictionary supports the curriculum's higher vocabulary expectations by including more varied vocabulary; words such as chortle, cacophony, amulet and vlog are new, along with others from a wide range of areas such as animals (e.g. narwhal, sabre-toothed), history (e.g.longship, palaeontoglist), mythology (e.g. cyclops, selkie) and space and science fiction (e.g. spacewalk, teleport). It also now features a unique selection of fictional words for creatures or places from children's reading and writing, for example hobbit, Muggle and bandersnatch. All the entries have clear and simple definitions with word classes and inflections given in full. Children will discover example sentences from the authors they love to read, such as Cressida Cowell, Roald Dahl and J. K. Rowling. 'Try also' guides at the top of pages help to locate tricky-to-find words in the alphabet such as from 'f' to 'ph', word origins are given in 'Did you know?' panels, and Spelling Alerts flag up tricky spellings. The updated supplement provides grammar and punctuation information to help children with their reading and writing. It is the ideal dictionary for boosting reading skills and building word power. Companion to the new updated edition of the Oxford Primary Thesaurus for all young writers. www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com for free downloadable activities. Features Summary New edition of the bestselling Oxford Primary Dictionary with more words added, more spelling support, and enhanced supplements for grammar and language help... Author Susan Rennie Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20180819 Pages 608 ISBN 0-19-276716-X ISBN 13 978-0-19-276716-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 9 working days A major new edition of the trusted, bestselling, comprehensive Oxford School Dictionary with new curriculum support. This fantastic new edition will boost your children's vocabulary with new words and meanings from across the curriculum. A helpful new spelling, grammar and punctuation section is included to enhance language skills and bring the dictionary right up to date. What makes it the best? It is uniquely powered by the Oxford Children's Corpus, the largest bank of children's language in English, so you can be confident that all entries are clearly written in child-friendly language that children actually understand. Each example is perfectly age-appropriate, making it easy and enjoyable for every child to use. New for this edition is a robust supplement on spelling, grammar and punctuation, giving targeted help with the tricky bits, making this dictionary the perfect tool to support children in their journey to become good readers and writers. As usual, it has been extensively trialled with schools, so you can be sure it is still the best dictionary for your children, in a portable mini format. Further help with writing skills is available in the updated new edition of the companion Oxford School Thesaurus. Looking for great word activities to match this dictionary? Find fun downloadable activities, puzzles, and word games at www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools Features Summary This new edition of the bestselling Oxford School Dictionary (Mini) has contemporary, comprehensive vocabulary coverage, example sentences, and fascinating word origins... Author Oxford Dictionaries Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20160505 Pages 736 ISBN 0-19-274708-8 ISBN 13 978-0-19-274708-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days This updated edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Thesaurus features thousands of synonyms with new illustrations and photographs in a contemporary and easy-to-use design. Entries are simple and clear, and include example sentences to show the words in context. It is powered by the Oxford Children's Corpus, a unique electronic database of millions of words of writing for children. Writing tips on choosing the right word, character and setting vocabulary, and alternatives to words like 'nice' and 'good', are given to support young writers. Getting around the thesaurus is easy with the alphabet on every page, and coloured tabs highlighting the letter of the page. The Top 10 Tips for Writing Stories at the back are excellent. It is the ideal companion to the Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary. What's more, you can go online for fun word activities for school and home on the www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools website. Features Summary This major new edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Thesaurus has new contemporary 3D artwork, and a modern, accessible look and feel. Specially written by children's word experts... Author Oxford Dictionaries Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20120405 Pages 240 ISBN 0-19-275686-9 ISBN 13 978-0-19-275686-2

The below are all Hardcovers. Selling for R each THE OXFORD CHILDRENS THESAURUS THE OXFORD GUIDE TO THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE THE OXFORD ILLUSTRATED DICTIONARY ROGETS THESAURUS ROGETS ENGLISH THESAURUS DICTIONARY OF BRITISH PLACE NAMES BLACKS MEDICAL DICTIONARY READERS DIGEST - USE THE RIGHT WORD a modern guide to synonyms THE COLLEGE ENCYCLOPEDIA - Information at your fingertips, a complete reference library THE EVERYMAN DICTIONARY OF QUOTATIONS AND PROVERBS CHAMBERS ETYMOLOGICAL ENGLISH DICTIONARY DICTIONARY OF BRITISH PLACE NAMES DICTIONARY OF MNEMONICS