Oxford Children's Thesaurus
(Author) Oxford DictionariesOver 45,000 synonyms, age-appropriate examples and opposites make this an ideal thesaurus for homework help for children aged 8+. Key features are picked out: Overused Words panels at words such as "nice" and "good" give appropriate alternatives; Word Webs provide related words for projectwork - such as at "bird": types of birds, parts of a birds body, sounds made by birds and words for groups of birds; Writing Tips provide tips and even more vocabulary for writing.The new Creative Writing supplement shows how to create words using prefixes and suffixes, how to use idioms and similies and other was to make your writing effective and powerful. Compiled using the Oxford Children's Corpus, it reflects children's vocabulary and delivers support and help where it'sneeded.
Oxford Dictionaries
Oxford Dictionaries, established in the 19th century, is renowned for its authoritative and comprehensive collection of words and their definitions. Their most notable works include the Oxford English Dictionary, which is considered the definitive record of the English language. Oxford Dictionaries' literary style is characterized by its precision, clarity, and thorough research. Their contributions to literature include providing accurate and reliable language resources for writers, scholars, and language enthusiasts. The Oxford English Dictionary is their most famous work, influencing the study and understanding of the English language worldwide.
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