Publisher's Synopsis
The Wordsworth Dictionary of Synonyms & Antonyms will enable readers to find the most appropriate word to use on a wide range of occasions. It is designed in particular for students, those writing reports, letters and speeches, and crossword solvers, but everyone who enjoys the richness and diversity of the English language will find a great deal to reward them within its covers. The dictionary contains approximately: .. 7,0000 main entry words ..60,000 alternative words ..6,000 antonyms (words opposite in meaning) which are clearly highlighted. Special features include: ..Convenient alphabetical A-Z listing ..Numbered senses for words with more than one meaning ..British and American spelling variants ..Specially marked colloquial uses
