Publisher's Synopsis
A special combination pack of the market-leading Compact Oxford English Dictionary and the Oxford Compact Thesaurus. The Compact Oxford English Dictionary contains over 140,000 words, phrases, and definitions. Definitions are clear and simple to understand, there are thousands of examples showing words in context, and lots of new usage notes and extra help with the pronunciation of tricky words. The Oxford Compact Thesaurus is perfect for anyone who wants to increase their vocabulary and write more effectively, and is great for word games. It offers up-to-date coverage of over 300,000 alternative and opposite words, with thousands more examples of real usage to help you identify the synonym you need. The Effective English sections in both volumes help you to put your language skills into practice confidently and accurately. Attractively designed in a new colour layout, together the two volumes provide the essential compact English language reference.
