«This revised edition of the popular larger-format «Barron’s Dictionary & Thesaurus» packs more than 40,000 words with their definitions and synonyms into a handy pocket-sized book. The new edition is small enough so that students can conveniently fit it into a backpack, carry it to classes, and use it as a reliable reference when writing essays and term papers. It’s a two-in-one word guide, with the top portion of each page serving as a standard pocket dictionary and the bottom part of the page set up in a thesaurus format. Headwords in both sections are printed in color. Each dictionary headword is followed by its part of speech and definition. Every thesaurus headword—in addition to its list of synonyms—comes with an example sentence that uses the word in its standard context. The thesaurus section offers a total of approximately 100,000 synonyms for the book’s headwords. Corresponding dictionary and thesaurus entries are always cited on the same page for fast, easy reference.»

• Contains 50,000 cross-curricular words and phrases, including technical vocabulary, for the student aged 14+ years • Includes 10,000 word origins, synonyms and usage notes • Handy format for use at home and at school • Comprehensive coverage makes this an ideal secondary school reference tool • A perfect fit for supporting the renewed Framework for Y8 / Y9, and Scottish Guidelines S1/2 • Up-to-date text and clear definitions • Provides technical language from a range of subjects, making it ideal for boosting cross-curricular literacy • Synonym coverage, concentrating on providing alternatives for overused words • Free online resources to use alongside the dictionary • Sturdy binding for durability Providing comprehensive and cross-curricular coverage, the Oxford Student's Dictionary is perfect for taking students through their GCSEs and on to A Level.

Here’s an especially handy two-in-one reference volume for middle school and high school students. The top half of every page serves as a standard dictionary, while the bottom half is a thesaurus that presents selected words from the dictionary section and gives a list of synonyms for each. This dictionary-thesaurus combination offers definitions of more than 40,000 words and phrases, augmented with over 100,000 synonyms. Headwords in both sections are printed in color. Each dictionary headword is designated by its part-of-speech and comes with one or more definitions. Every thesaurus headword — in addition to its list of synonyms — comes with an example sentence that uses the word in context. Corresponding dictionary and thesaurus entries are always cited on the same page for fast, easy reference.