The ideal guide to choosing the right word. Entries go beyond the word lists of a thesaurus, explaining important differences between synonyms. Provides over 17,000 usage examples. Lists antonyms and related words.
Nice COLLEGIATE dictionary with over 1,000 color illustrations. More than 160,000 entries and 211,000 definitions Large type, easy-to-read format 400 word histories 200 usage boxes 600 synonym lists.
A gold mine of word histories for reference or browsing. Covers the origins of 1,500 words. Over 600 engagingly written articles. Explore the stories behind our vocabulary.
Over 60,000 words and phrases encountered in daily life are defined in this dictionary. Also includes many biographical and geographical names, foreign words and phrases, charts and tables, and information about the use of punctuation, capitalization, and bibliographies.
A concise guide to the essential language of medicine. More than 35,000 entries. Pronunciations provided for all entries. Covers brand names and generic equivalents of common drugs.
The perfect dictionary for quick, on-the-go language reference. Features 40,000 entries. Clear, concise definitions, variant spellings, and pronunciations. Includes a brief guide to punctuation.
A comprehensive, one-volume desk reference created in cooperation with Encyclopædia Britannica®. Features more than 25,000 informative and enlightening articles, over 1,250 photographs, and 350 maps, diagrams, and tables. Includes pronunciations.
Gain access to word information in print and electronic formats. Attractive dark blue slipease houses Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Eleventh Edition and Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus. Includes Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary & Thesaurus, Electronic Edition (Win/Mac CD-ROM) and a free one-year subscription to the new Collegiate Web site, www.Merriam-WebsterCollegiate.com.
The vocabulary is based on Merriam-Webster's pocket dictionary, with material drawn from The Merriam-Webster's collegiate dictionary, tenth edition"-- Pref.
Quick answers to common usage problems. - Over 1,500 entries - Includes Grammar Glossary and Guide to Punctuation - Clear advice regarding confusing words, disputed usages, and alternative spellings
More than 4,000 thought-provoking quotations from the world's most celebrated authors, politicians, philosophers, media personalities, and others--offering both contemporary reflections and traditonal gems--are found in this convenient reference. Considers hundreds of subjects, including today's most compelling topics, such as parenting and the environment. Author indexed.
Find the right word to say exactly what you mean. This essential reference contains more than 100,000 synonyms, antonyms, related and contrasted words, and idiomatic phrases. Entries are arranged in a single, sensible alphabetical list--so you can find the word you want without struggling through complicated indexes.
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