This user-friendly thesaurus lists main entry words alphabetically, as in a dictionary, for quick lookup. Each entry is divided into senses, with brief definitions and a full list of synonyms for each sense, to ensure that the selected usage is the most appropriate one. All special usages, such as slang terms, are labeled and grouped together at the end of each synonym list. Following each list is a cross-reference to a related entry in the thesaurus’s unique Category Index. This index leads the reader from the starting word to dozens of others that have related or opposite meanings. 260,000 words. Thumb-indexed.
- Lists main entry words alphabetically, as in a dictionary, for quick lookup.
- Entries divided into senses, with brief definitions and a full list of synonyms for each sense.
- Unique Category Index leads reader from the starting word to dozens of others that have related or opposite meanings.
- 260,000 words.
- Thumb-indexed.
- 2.61 lb weight.