Oxford Primary Thesaurus

The essential prop for aspiring authors, now in a fresh-look format. Boundless inspiration for young wordsmiths. This classic primary thesaurus contains over 50,000 synonyms, antonyms and special topic words to boost vocabulary and written output. In an accessible design with headwords picked out in colour, it shows how every word can be transformed into many others for striking and imaginative results. Handy panels draw attention to cliches to avoid, and offer writing tips and guidance. The sturdy hardback is also packed with useful advice on adding zest and punch to language, including how to choose words for particular effects and for formal or informal contexts.