Right Word, Wrong Word: A Book Of Synonyms With Explanations
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Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
For any writer, editor, or student who has ever paused mid-sentence, uncertain whether a word is exactly right or subtly wrong, Right Word, Wrong Word: A Book of Synonyms with Explanations is an indispensable guide to the precise and powerful use of the English language. V. H. Collins presents a carefully curated collection of synonyms, unpacking the nuanced distinctions between words that appear interchangeable but carry vastly different connotations, registers, and meanings in practice. Where a simple thesaurus offers options without guidance, this volume instructs the reader on *why* one word triumphs over another in a given context, making it a genuine tool for improving written and spoken communication. Collins argues, through clear and authoritative explanation, that command of language is not merely a matter of vocabulary size, but of understanding — a philosophy that gives this work a lasting relevance far beyond its era of publication. Ideal for writers seeking precision and students striving for clarity, this is the reference companion that will permanently sharpen your instinct for the right word.
Author: V. H. Collins
Format: Hardback
Genre: Dictionaries
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
For any writer, editor, or student who has ever paused mid-sentence, uncertain whether a word is exactly right or subtly wrong, Right Word, Wrong Word: A Book of Synonyms with Explanations is an indispensable guide to the precise and powerful use of the English language. V. H. Collins presents a carefully curated collection of synonyms, unpacking the nuanced distinctions between words that appear interchangeable but carry vastly different connotations, registers, and meanings in practice. Where a simple thesaurus offers options without guidance, this volume instructs the reader on *why* one word triumphs over another in a given context, making it a genuine tool for improving written and spoken communication. Collins argues, through clear and authoritative explanation, that command of language is not merely a matter of vocabulary size, but of understanding — a philosophy that gives this work a lasting relevance far beyond its era of publication. Ideal for writers seeking precision and students striving for clarity, this is the reference companion that will permanently sharpen your instinct for the right word.