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A convenient guide to choosing words precisely. Clear explanations of the distinctions between synonyms. Example phrases included. Antonyms listed at most entries.
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Master the subtleties of language with the Merriam-Webster Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms. This useful reference goes beyond a thesaurus, explaining the fine shades of meaning that differentiate synonyms. Alphabetical arrangement of terms makes words easy to find.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Insufficient,
By MARTINEAU ROBERT (Shizuoka shi, Shizuoka ken Japan) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Merriam-Webster Dictionary of Synonyms & Antonyms: Choose Words With Prescision (Mass Market Paperback)
The title is a misnomer, as there is less than one antonym for each synonym introduced. Moreover, as stated by other people, nouns are inexistant, and some common words are definitely missing. For example, no mention of the word delicious.One could expect from such a respected House. Barely sufficient at high school level, definitely lacking at university level, of little utility to an experienced writer. However, it could form the basis for a good reference book as the planning is judicious!
4.0 out of 5 stars
"Master the Subtleties of Language",
By Stacey Cochran (Raleigh, NC, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Merriam-Webster Dictionary of Synonyms & Antonyms: Choose Words With Prescision (Mass Market Paperback)
The quote that makes, forms, shapes, fashions, fabricates, manufactures, forges my title comes from the back of the book:~)"The Merriam-Webster Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms" is the hands down best reference book I've ever bought. It groups synonyms together and then explains the subtle differences between them (e.g., "infer, deduce, conclude, judge, gather" are followed by definitions of each word explaining the subtle differences in their meanings -- and example of their usage in a sentence) If ever you spent five bucks on a writing reference book, this is the book to have. My only critique is that very few nouns are ever given (most synonyms given in this book are either verbs or adjectives). And it would be helpful to see all the subtle differences between nouns like "automobile, car, sedan." I hope this helps. Stacey
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not a bad reference to have,
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This review is from: The Merriam-Webster Dictionary of Synonyms & Antonyms: Choose Words With Prescision (Mass Market Paperback)
This is a good little book to have handy when you can't think of the exact word you are looking for. I recommend this be part of every aspiring writer's reference bookshelf.
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