The Penguin Thesaurus
The Penguin Thesaurus by Rosalind Fergusson is a comprehensive reference work published by Penguin in 2004. This UK edition spans 667 pages and is presented in English, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking an extensive collection of synonyms and antonyms. The book features an alphabetical arrangement of headwords, enhancing its usability and accessibility for readers.
Within its pages, The Penguin Thesaurus offers nearly 400,000 synonyms and antonyms, providing a modern wordfinder that includes a wide range of meanings and nuances. Examples accompany headwords with multiple meanings, guiding users to the appropriate group of synonyms. This edition also reflects contemporary language use, incorporating slang and informal expressions, making it a relevant tool for both casual and academic writing.
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With nearly 400,000 synonyms and antonyms, The Penguin Thesaurusis the most extensive, authoritative and modern wordfinder currently available. Its alphabetical arrangement of the headwords means that it is very easy to use. In addition where a headword has more than one meaning or nuance there are examples to help the reader locate which group of synonyms are appropriate. The coverage is the most up-to-date (including many slang and informal usages) of any thesaurus available.
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