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Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases

George Davidson

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Creative word-finding tool for writers and speakers.

Roget's Thesaurus is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to expand their vocabulary and improve their writing and speaking skills. Instead of just listing words alphabetically, it groups words thematically, making it easier for users to explore related concepts and find the perfect word to express their thoughts. With over 70 years of experience, Roget's Thesaurus is a trusted tool that has stood the test of time and helped countless writers and speakers around the world.

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Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases

by George Davidson
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ISBN: 9780141004426
Author: George Davidson
Publisher: Penguin UK
Date of Publication: 2006-08-29
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 4.21
(rated by 456 readers)

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Roget's Thesaurus is the world's most famous and trusted word-finder. First published in 1852 it has now sold over 32 million copies worldwide and has become the indispensable desk companion for generations of speakers and writers of English. Unlike most other thesauruses, it groups words thematically rather than in a straight A-Z sequence, thus offering the writer and speaker a much more creative and subtle means of finding new ways to express their thoughts: it is essential for anyone who wants to improve their command, creative use and enjoyment of English, and is perfect for composing speeches, or for writing all manner of prose and poetry. It remains, definitively, a writer's best friend.Roget's Thesaurus is part of the Penguin Reference Library and draws on over 70 years of experience in bringing reliable, useful and clear information to millions of readers around the world - making knowledge everybody's property.
 

Creative word-finding tool for writers and speakers.

Roget's Thesaurus is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to expand their vocabulary and improve their writing and speaking skills. Instead of just listing words alphabetically, it groups words thematically, making it easier for users to explore related concepts and find the perfect word to express their thoughts. With over 70 years of experience, Roget's Thesaurus is a trusted tool that has stood the test of time and helped countless writers and speakers around the world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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