Oxford Thesaurus of English, 3rd Edition

Oxford Thesaurus of English is a 3rd-edition, 1,072-page reference book described as an updated and redesigned thesaurus for writing, puzzle solving, and general interest. Its substantial print format suits readers who want a broad reference on hand, rather than a compact lookup book.

At a glance

Described as updated and redesigned to support vocabulary building and word-finding.
The listing identifies writing, puzzle solving, and general interest as intended uses.
A 1,072-page print reference with substantial listed dimensions and weight.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The stated use cases cover both writing assistance and casual word searches such as puzzles.
Customer feedback reports perceived relevance to contemporary English users.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Book details
Edition	3rd
Language	English
Print length	1072 pages
Publisher	Oxford University Press España, S.A.
Publication date	August 17, 2006

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	5.28 pounds
Dimensions	8.66 x 2.09 x 10.91 inches

Identifiers
ISBN-10	9780199560813
ISBN-13	978-0199560813

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing description calls this a new edition and gives a publication date of 2009-10-06, while product details list the 3rd edition and publication date August 17, 2006. These edition and date details are inconsistent, so confirm the specific printing if publication timing matters. The ISBN-10 and ISBN-13 labels also appear to use ISBN-13-style values, so verify the edition identifiers before ordering if they are important.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Writers and editors seeking a print thesaurus for finding alternative words.
Readers who want a large reference for puzzle solving or general vocabulary browsing.
People looking for a companion volume to an English dictionary.

Less suited to

Buyers who need a lightweight or compact reference book.
Buyers who require a clearly confirmed publication date or reliably presented ISBN identifiers.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 513 ratings

5 stars86%86%
4 stars9%9%
3 stars2%2%
2 stars1%1%
1 star2%2%

Customer feedback highlights the book's content and relevance, including reported usefulness for contemporary English and as a companion to the Oxford Dictionary of English. This positive feedback may matter to readers wanting a substantial vocabulary reference, though the listing's print length and weight make it less convenient to carry than a compact book. Aggregate ratings are also strongly concentrated in the five-star category, but ratings alone do not explain individual experiences.

Positive themes

Feedback describes the thesaurus as a must-have and praises its relevance to contemporary English.
Customers are reported to appreciate its use as a companion to the Oxford Dictionary of English.

Frequently asked questions

What is this thesaurus intended for?

The listing describes it as a resource for broadening vocabulary and finding words for writing, puzzle solving, and general interest.

How long is the book?

The listed print length is 1072 pages.

Which edition is listed?

Product details specify the 3rd edition, but the description's edition wording and publication dates do not agree. Confirm the exact printing if that matters.

Is it a compact book?

The listing gives dimensions of 8.66 x 2.09 x 10.91 inches and a weight of 5.28 pounds, so it is better suited to a shelf or desk than to lightweight carrying.