Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases

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<b>How to Use Roget's Thesaurus</b> If you are sure there us another word for 'stamp collector' but cannot bring it to mind, simply look up 'stamp collector' in the index at the back of the book which will give a number reference - in this case 492n. There you will find a range of words relating t the subject, amongst which is the example, "philatelist, stamp collector". Roget's Thesaurus is invaluable for: - Avoiding repetition - in letters, essays or reports. - Word Games, Crossword Puzzles, etc. - Reminding yourself of a word that has slipped your memory. - Replacing a difficult word with a word easier to understand. - Expressing yourself more clearly by replacing a commonly used word with a more exact one. - Translation work when the word given in direct translation does not seem appropriate. - Changing a formal word to a colloquial one. - Increasing your vocabulary.