Chambers Combined Dictionary Thesaurus
Author : Martin H. Manser
Publisher :
Page : 1422 pages
File Size : 17,44 MB
Release : 1995
Category : English language
ISBN : 9780550105905
The Chambers Thesaurus, 5th Edition
Author : Chambers (Ed.)
Publisher : Chambers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,71 MB
Release : 2015-11-24
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781473608283
Book Description
The Chambers Thesaurus sells more copies, and contains more synonyms, than any other English thesaurus. This 5th edition, new for 2015, retains the much-loved features of The Chambers Thesaurus, but also includes a brand new two-colour Word Lover's Ramble at the back, showing how English words and definitions have changed in recent years. The Chambers Thesaurus is now the UK's number 1 selling hardback thesaurus. It is regarded as the thesaurus of choice for crossword setters and solvers, and is popular with players of wordgames such as Scrabble(R) and Words With Friends(R). It is famous for its Scottish heritage, its thorough coverage of obscure words and its unique personality. "Chambers stands out like a baroque mansion in a city of faceless concrete." Melvyn Bragg
Chambers Paperback Thesaurus
Author : Editors of Chambers
Publisher :
Page : 662 pages
File Size : 42,78 MB
Release : 2007
Category : English language
ISBN :
Book Description
This thesaurus has been designed to provide users with the most useful words first. It includes over 300 panels of thematically related words, with more than 180,000 alternative words in all.
The Chambers Dictionary
Author : Editors of Chambers
Publisher :
Page : 1886 pages
File Size : 18,33 MB
Release : 2006
Category : English language
ISBN :
Book Description
Combines authoritative definitions with the occasional humorous one.
Chambers Slang Dictionary
Author : Jonathon Green
Publisher : Larousse Kingfisher Chambers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 21,46 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780550105639
Book Description
A scholarly reference to slang expressions from all parts of the English-speaking world includes coverage of twenty-first-century terms and lists explanations of word origins.
Chambers Crossword Dictionary
Author : C. M. Schwarz
Publisher : Larousse Kingfisher Chambers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 19,4 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Crossword
ISBN : 9780550100061
Book Description
This crossword dictionary is for solvers and lovers of crosswords of all kinds. Compiled from Chambers' extensive wordlists and databases, this book includes over 290,000 words arranged into over 15,000 'one-stop' entries combining lexical synonyms and reference lists. Thousands of reference lists cover a wide range of the proper names, place names and miscellaneous items that may occur in crossword solutions. Also covered are cryptic crosswords, anagram indicators, and understanding clues. Special features: Over 290,000 words, over 290,000 solutions. Compiled from Chambers' extensive wordlists and databases, and with advice from a team of top crossword setters and solvers. Unique 'one-stop' entries combine sections for lexical synonyms and for reference wordlists. All wordlists are arranged alphabetically and by word length to make finding solutions easier. Over 15,000 reference words covering a wide range of the people and places whose names may occur in crossword solutions. Useful introduction covers how cryptic crossword setters compile crossword puzzles, and a summary of key words used in clues, including words which indicate that the solution is an anagram of one or more words in the clue.
Chambers 21st Century Dictionary
Author : Mairi Robinson
Publisher : Larousse Kingfisher Chambers
Page : 1672 pages
File Size : 23,41 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Reference
ISBN :
Book Description
This highly acclaimed dictionary is newly revised and offers language mavens a unique opportunity to delve into the most up-to-date, contemporary English usage. Comprehensive, easy-to-use, and free of jargon, the 21st Century Dictionary emphasizes the written and spoken English of everyday situations. The perfect reference for any word lover. Special features: Thumb Index. Clear definitions in straightforward English. Up-to-the-minute information on how words are used. Supported by Chambers Wordtrack and The British National Corpus 100 Million word database. Innovative page design gets you to the right information fast. Hundreds of usage notes, word histories, idioms, and help with pronunciation, spelling and grammar.
HARRAP'S CHAMBERS COMBINED DICTIONARY THESAURUS
Author : Collectif,
Publisher : Chambers Harrap Pub. Limited
Page : 1422 pages
File Size : 43,76 MB
Release : 1995-01-01
Category : Americanisms
ISBN : 9780245503399
Book Description
The Chambers Crossword Dictionary
Author : Chambers
Publisher : Larousse Kingfisher Chambers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 18,99 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Crossword puzzles
ISBN : 9780550106209
Book Description
The bestselling Chambers Crossword Dictionary is the essential reference for crossword lovers everywhere. This brand new edition, compiled from Chambers' highly acclaimed and vast crossword resources, has been fully updated with thousands of new solutions to be even more useful to crossword fans. New synonyms for publication such as 'podcast' and 'blog' bring the content bang up-to-the-minute. New topic lists such as 'curries' and 'geese' help solve general knowledge clues. All words are grouped by meaning, then by number of characters, then alphabetically, to make finding the solution quick and easy. Special cryptic crossword words which indicate anagrams, reversals, etc give hints and tips for solvers.
Chambers Biographical Dictionary
Author : Joan Bakewell
Publisher : Chambers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,42 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Biography
ISBN : 9780550106933
Book Description
Dictionaries of biography.
