Oxford Learner’s Pocket Thesaurus

A handy, pocket-size thesaurus which helps students find synonyms and opposites for over 5,000 key words.

• Up to 12 synonyms given for each of 5,000 key words
• Different terms are clearly marked, for example, British/American, formal/informal, approving or disapproving
• 100s of notes help identify the exact differences between pairs of synonyms
• Patterns and collocations help learners use the synonyms in context

Extra information at each entry helps students decide which word from a synonym group to use. This includes: 

Opposites of synonyms

Different senses of the word, e.g. wide = broad or wide = extensive 

Notes that compare and contrast two or three synonyms so students can see the differences.

Patterns and collocations showing the words that typically combine with synonyms in a group, to help students use the word in context. 

Style labels that act as a guide as to whether the word is positive or negative, or perhaps only used in British or American English, for example.

Examples of correct and incorrect usage.