Based on Oxford's renowned language research program, this up-to-date thesaurus is the first place to look when you want just the right word. The Compact Oxford Thesaurus features: ·More than 140,000 synonyms ·Thousands of example sentences to pinpoint the right meaning ·Most useful synonyms listed first for speed and ease of use ·Useful appendices that give advice on how to avoid common errors, spelling tips and rules, and punctuation