Includes a CD-ROM containing a Thesaurus trainer.

"A learner's thesaurus of over 15,000 words and expressions from written and spoken British and American English with CD-ROM. The learner's thesaurus helps students distinguish between similar words and use them correctly. 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." (Publisher's Website)

CONTENTS:

Preface

Introduction

Thesaurus Trainer

THE THESAURUS

Study Pages
Arts and Entertainment
Customs and Traditions
Green Issues
Descriptions
Friends and Relationships
Work and Jobs
Language and Communication
Travel and Tourism

Topic Maps and Exercises
Education Health
Sport and Leisure
The Individual and Society
Conflict
Fact and Opinion
The Media

Topic Index

Key to Thesaurus Trainer, Study Pages and Exercises

Alphabetical Index

Irregular verbs

Abbreviations and labels

Pronunciation and phonetic symbols