Dictionary of German Synonyms

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The English-speaking student translating into German often struggles to select the correct German word in various contexts, as English-German dictionaries typically do not distinguish between synonyms or illustrate their usage. This reference work, now in its third edition, serves as an invaluable resource for students. Professor Farrell organizes common English terms—both concrete and abstract—alphabetically, frequently grouping similar meanings and providing standard dictionary definitions. For each meaning, he lists corresponding German synonyms, complete with definitions and illustrative sentences. Explanatory footnotes enhance understanding of individual challenges. The included English and German word lists allow readers to easily locate specific terms of interest. In this third edition, the text has been thoroughly revised to correct misprints and errors, and efforts have been made to improve example sentences and explanations where possible. Additionally, Professor Farrell has included an appendix with commentary on certain German words that often present difficulties, either due to unclear meanings or the absence of exact English equivalents.