A dictionary of synonymus - No two words are exactly the same. This is the learner's thesaurus that explains the difference. Key features * Over 17,000 synonyms and opposites from written and spoken English * Over 4,000 notes to help learners identify the exact difference between near-synonyms * CD-ROM with access to the complete Thesaurus and over 250 practice exercises * 9-page Thesaurus Trainer to help you make the most of your Thesaurus * 16 Study Pages focusing on topics and exam-style questions * Illustrated Topic Maps with exercises to help build vocabulary * A-Z Index and Topic Index make it easy to find any word in the Thesaurus.