OXFORD PAPERBACK THESAURUS. A paperback book written by Oxford Dictionaries, published by Oup Oxford

Essential Stats

• Pages: 976
• Published: Thursday 1st June 2006
• Edition: 3
• Dimensions: 20cm tall, 13cm wide, 7cm thick
• Weight: 699 grams
• ISBN: 019861425X
• RRP: £7.99
• Availability at Amazon UK:
  • 24 new books from £4.20
  • 12 used books from £4.12

Oxford Paperback Thesaurus Cover

[enlarge]

Tags

• Dictionaries
• Paperback Deals
• Books Seasonal Offers
• Language
• English
• Paperback
• Regular Size

Reviews

I bought this to replace my Penguin Rogets Thesaurus which is falling apart. I thoughr it might be easier to have a Thesaurus in Dictionary format. However, I find myself frequently having to go back to my old Rogets as the Oxford one is not as comprehensive for my needs. Also the back cover and several of the back pages arrived dog-eared and I am someone who likes my books in pristine condition when I get them and try to keep them that way.

I'm an 'English as a foreign language teacher' and I recommend this thesaurus and Amazon to all my students.

This is a great book to have handy when searching for a particular word. It even gives alternatives that quite often fits the subject better. It is easy to use, even acts like a dictionary when you don't know how to spell the word you are searching for! This book is ideal for writing letters, reports and even dissitations! I would recommend it to everyone.

I really like the Thesaurus, it is very easy to find the words, has many items and is perfect for cryptic crosswards, writing up papers and articles, and pretty much everything else.

If you write a bit, have one of these by your side. In a short time it will become an essential writing tool, able to turn even the most unpromising material into something appreciably better.

I'm not particularly interested in the specifics of the OXFORD PAPERBACK THESAURUS, save to say that Oxford, and possibly Collins, are the best of their type. I'm just glad it fits into my back pocket and does what it says on the tin, so to speak. And that's the bottom line: this is an excellent and user-friendly dictionary of synonyms and as portable as my laptop.

Feeling pretentious, precocious or obnoxious? Hey, a thesaurus can help...provided you understand the rules. If not, you may find yourself unwittingly dropped flat on your arse without mercy, so be careful what you wish for. And how you articulate it.

Try it, though. That's what I'm really saying. If you love the language but need, on occasion, to express yourself with a bit more imagination or clarity, then this is the way to go. Once you get used to using it you'll never look back.


VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Add your review of Oxford Paperback Thesaurus now!

Home | Top 50 Searches

Prices, product names, product images, product measurements, product weights and any other product information provided on Scholr are reference purposes only. Please consult individual retailers for accurate information. Reviews are provided by third parties. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

© DBFCS 2010 onwards. All rights reserved. E&OE

Script by David Fiske

Terms of Usage | Disclaimer | Privacy | Contact