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The American Heritage Thesaurus First Edition Author: FINDING THE RIGHT WORD HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER…WITH THE ULTIMATE SOURCE FOR TODAY’S STUDENTS, WRITERS, READERS, AND COMMUNICATORS — From the editors of America’s favorite dictionary comes the definitive reference for meeting today’s challenging communication demands. Remarkably easy to use and completely up-to-date, The A... more » is an essential resource for finding the perfect word, enhancing your mastery of the English language, and expressing yourself with precision and efficiency. No other thesaurus on the market today offers a more superlative selection of synonyms, concise definitions, easy-to-follow cross-references, and depth of meaning for the modern-day user. • More than 20,000 main entries and 150,000 synonyms • A-to-Z dictionary format that eliminates lengthy index and appendix • Comprehensive list of synonyms grouped by clear definitions–avoids the confusing hodgepodge of obscure and distantly related terms • Cross-references among closely related entries to insure precision • Thousands of completely updated slang and informal terms • Pertinent quotations and examples that convey nuances in meaning among the most basic and important synonyms An indispensable addition to the American Heritage family of language guides, destined to become a classic, The American Heritage® Thesaurus is a book no home, school, or office should be without.
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