Chambers Study Thesaurus provides thousands of synonyms and antonyms for words and phrases, giving the user many alternative ways to express themselves, with illustrative examples to guide the user to the group of synonyms they want. Labels show the register of words, so that each can be used appropriately and notes are supplied at words that are often confused in their spelling or usage, such as allude and elude, imply and infer, helping the reader to use the right word with confidence.
Throughout the text there are hundreds of hyponym panels. These answer the question ‘What kind of... are there?’ and list the names of, for example, government systems or sciences. Other panels contain useful lists of ‘Terms used in...’, for example, the fields of education or physics; ‘Parts of...’, for instance, an engine or a plant; and ‘Colloquial ways of expressing...’, such as ideas connected with happiness or money.
Over 320,000 synonyms and antonyms
Notes supplied for commonly confused words to help students choose the right word with confidence
Easy-to-use A-Z layout
Over 300 special panel entries grouping related terms together
Colour Study Supplement offers advice on using English creatively and getting the most from a thesaurus, including:
- Finding the right word for the right occasion
- Building vocabulary for real-life applications, eg job applications, formal and informal situations
- Advice on how Chambers Study Thesaurus can improve your use of language in academic assignments and the wider world
