Publisher's Synopsis
The Oxford Colour Dictionary and Thesaurus provides a complete dictionary and thesaurus in one handy volume. This new edition is fully updated and contains a new 30-page centre section on 'Effective English' which covers the basics of writing English and how to get the best out of your thesaurus. The design is brilliantly clear: the page is split between thesaurus and dictionary, with headwords, phrases, and key synonyms all in colour for ease of use. The dictionary section contains over 40,000 words, phrases, and definitions, and the thesaurus provides 65,000 synonyms, ensuring all of your everyday vocabulary is covered. This Dictionary and Thesaurus is the ideal quick-reference title for home or study. It is hard-wearing and fits easily into a bag or backpack.
