- Paperback: 544 pages
- Publisher: Collins Reference; 2 edition (April 28 1994)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0062731319
- ISBN-13: 978-0062731319
- Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 18.4 x 3.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 721 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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This unique blend of thesaurus, dictionary, and manual of English usage defines, compares, and contrasts words of similar but not identical meaning--such as "infer" and "imply". More than 6,000 synonyms are included. "Recommended."-- Booklist.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
choose the right word,
By A Customer
This review is from: Choose The Right Word (Paperback)
This is a very good book on the choice of word when we are writing. I especially found it useful when I am writing on performance appraisal and recommendation for my subordinates. The book explain the meaning of each word among a group of words with similar meaning. You can just pick up the word exactly appropriate to describe a person or situation. I highly recommend this book to you if you also have the problems in choosing the right word while you are writing.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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A Good Supplement to the Dictionary,
By Albert de Koninck (Brossard, Quebec Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Choose The Right Word (Paperback)
The purpose of this book is to provide information, beyond the dictionary, about the distinction in meaning and connotation of words that are similar. This interests me because I edit translations from French into English. I need to ensure that the words in the translation reflect the intent and meaning of the original text. For example, French-speaking mothers "confiscate" a misbehaving child's toys, while English-speaking mothers "take away" the toys. So, basically my task is to find words and phrases like "confiscate" and replace them by words and phrases like "take away". Another aspect is the emotional content of words like "famous", "notorious" and "infamous".I was initially disappointed in this book because some elementary distinctions were not shown. So I decided to look in the dictionary and found what I sought. I realized then that by first consulting the dictionary and then looking in this reference I was able to find what I need. Distinctions which were not the dictionary can be found in this book.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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great book for choosing between synonyms,
By A Customer
This review is from: Choose The Right Word (Paperback)
No two words are perfect synonyms. They come from different origins; they evoke different emotional images. Professor/Senator Hayakawa provides excellent guidance on how to choose between similar words. I read an earlier version of this book with a different title.
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