The American Heritage Desk Dictionary And Thesaurus

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• ISBN13: 9780618592616
• ISBN10: 061859261X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-09-07
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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Summary

Combining in a single volume an up-to-date dictionary and a thesaurus, this book offers readers a convenient way to examine dictionary entries and research corresponding synonyms at the same time. The split-page design displays full dictionary entries on the upper portion of each page and full thesaurus entries on the bottom portion, which makes finding and understanding the right word easier than ever. The thesaurus section of the page is screened to highlight the dual nature of the book, providing quick access to the synonyms that relate to the dictionary entries above. The dictionary contains 70,000 entries, including extensive coverage of new words and meanings. The thesaurus contains 150,000 synonyms that are alphabetically arranged on each page to correlate with the dictionary entries on the same page. With its unique format and user-friendly features, The American Heritage Desk Dictionary and Thesaurus is a convenient and invaluable resource on words.

Author Biography

The Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries and of other reference titles published by Houghton Mifflin Company are trained lexicographers with a varied array of interests and expertise. Most of the editors hold graduate degrees and have studied at least one foreign language. Several have degrees in linguistics or in the history of the English language. Others have degrees in science or sometimes other disciplines. All the editors familiarize themselves with the vocabulary in specific subject areas, collect materials on new developments and usage, and work in association with consultants to ensure that the content of our publications is as accurate and as up-to-date as possible.

Table of Contents

Guide to the Dictionary and Thesaurus	p. vii
Abbreviations Used in This Dictionary and Thesaurus	p. x
Pronunciation Key	p. xii
Dictionary and Thesaurus	p. 1
Appendix	p. 841
Books of the Bible	p. 842
Three Principal Calendars	p. 843
Currency	p. 844
Measurement	p. 846
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