The Oxford Pocket School Thesaurus

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The Oxford Pocket Thesaurus 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.Features new cover with annotated thesaurus extract to give instant information on level, suitability, and content.Over 150,000 synonyms to choose from.Special features:* Alphabetical layout to find synonyms quickly and easily* Thematic panels give groups of related words for extended project work in schools* Opposites for vocabulary extension* Cross-references signpost other useful wordsFeatures* Word classes (parts of speech) to build grammatical skills and lead reader to appropriate word* Up-to-date sentences and phrases to show how words are used in context* Labels [formal, informal, old-fashioned etc] to encourage accurate use of language* Idiomatic phrases to show the more common use of words