Description:
A new edition of the essential thesaurus for students grades 5-8, ages 10-14.
Written especially for middle schoolers, this thesaurus is a perfect resource for any kid who loves to read and write. With over 150,000 word choices, Merriam-Webster's Intermediate Thesaurus is a great tool for building vocabulary, fostering communication skills, and helping with homework.
- 19,000 main entries with statements describing the meaning shared by the synonyms provided.
- Nearly 28,000 synonyms; over 71,000 related words; over 8,000 antonyms; and over 30,000 near antonyms provided.
- Many entries contain multiple senses, each with a definition and usage example.
- Over 32,000 usage examples.
- Newly added vocabulary that pays particular attention to this age group in the areas of social media, technology, and entertainment.
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