Collins School Thesaurus

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This new edition of Collins School Thesaurus is an essential reference for all students. Each entry is followed by a wide range of alternative words and examples, making it easy for the user to choose the most appropriate alternative for the context. This updated edition of the Students Thesaurus has a clear and easy-to-use layout, with an alphabetical indicator on each page, making it easy to find information quickly. It includes thousands of synonyms and antonyms as well as short definitions for all main entry words. Examples are given for all synonyms to show how they are used and to help students choose the right one for their context. The Word Power feature helps to extend students' vocabulary while themed lists encourage students to use a wider range of words in their written work. Extra help is given to help students avoid over-use of very common words.