Tired of flipping back and forth between a dictionary and a thesaurus searching for just the right word? This second edition of the Little Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus combines (joins unifies links connects integrates merges etc.) two superb language resources allowing users to find both definitions and synonyms under the same entry quickly and easily. Available in the US for the first time this dictionary and thesaurus is the smallest hardback in the Oxford range offering a convenient compact and portable reference book to help with studies everyday language problems or cross-word puzzles and other word games wherever you happen to be. The easy-to-use layout places the thesaurus entry for a word directly alongside the dictionary entry so that you no longer have to search the page to find the word you re looking for. A center section gives encyclopedic information such as lists of countries and capitals rivers and lakes kings queens and prime ministers as well as collective nouns helping you to broaden your knowledge of language and of the world. Packed with help and information the Little Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus is the ideal small reference book for home school or work. Features include: BL Convenient easy-to-use format combining definition and synonyms in each entry BL Over 40 000 words phrases and definitions and over 65 000 synonyms drawn from Oxford s acclaimed language database BL Center section with encyclopedic information including lists of countries capitals prime ministers and more as well as collective nouns BL Integrated text allows you to find meanings and synonyms quickly and easily