Collins School Thesaurus Fifth Edition

This new edition of Collins School Thesaurus is an essential reference tool 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. The 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 ‘more synonyms’ feature and ‘types of’ panels help to extend students’ vocabulary and extra help is given to help avoid over-use of very common words.A special supplement about improving your writing skills helps students to use language effectively and achieve success in written work.