• A brand-new, top of the range dictionary and thesaurus combined. The ultimate all-in-one reference tool.
• 140,000 words, definitions, and phrases, and 220,000 synonyms and antonyms.
• Brand-new integrated design is accessible, clear, and easy to use.
• New centre section designed for enthusiastic crossword puzzle and crossword solvers.
• Usage notes give help on tricky vocabulary and Word Links help you find words related to the entry, such as 'equine' at 'horse', and 'anenometer' at 'wind'.
• Discover more on oxforddictionaries.com, Oxford's home for dictionaries and language reference

 
The second edition of the Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus is the perfect language resource, combining a dictionary and thesaurus text. This means that you only have to reach for one book when you need language help. In this edition the dictionary and thesaurus texts are integrated so that the thesaurus entry for a word follows the dictionary entry directly. This is based on market research into user preferences making the dictionary accessible, clear, and easy to use.

New to this edition is a centre section for crossword enthusiasts and puzzle solvers, containing hundreds of thematic word lists. With 300,000 definitions, synonyms, and antonyms, this really is the ultimate tool for anyone who loves language-based quizzes and puzzles. The Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus also features usage notes to help you deal with tricky vocabulary and improve your writing style. 

The ultimate reference tool for your shelf - but not designed to stay there!