The 2,000 entries: – include between three and ten near synonyms, showing the differences between them in terms of meaning, grammar, register, collocations, and frequency; – help students understand the differences between familiar words, such as easy and simple, while learning expressions they may not know, such as effortless, painless, and smooth sailing; – provide over 4,000 notes to enable students to distinguish between very close synonyms, choose the best word for the context, and use it correctly; and – include over 2,000 opposites.

The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus also includes: – 16 study pages, focusing on specific topics with exam-style exercises; – 8-page trainer on making the best use of the Thesaurus; and – a CD-ROM of the complete Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus A-Z pages and indexes, and over 200 practice exercises.