| Author |
Ordway, Edith B. (Edith Bertha), 1877-1944 |
| LoC No. |
13021047
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| Title |
Synonyms and antonyms : An alphabetical list of words in common use, grouped with others of similar and opposite meaning
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| Original Publication |
New York: George Sully and co., 1913.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 11.2 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Synonyms and Antonyms" by Edith B. Ordway is a reference book written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive work provides an extensive alphabetical list of words commonly used in the English language, organized by synonyms and antonyms to aid in vocabulary enhancement and clarity of expression. The book focuses on offering alternative words that convey similar or opposite meanings, effectively serving as a valuable resource for writers, students, and anyone looking to improve their linguistic skills. The opening of this reference book introduces its fundamental purpose and structure, emphasizing the importance of providing a concise yet informative list of synonyms and antonyms. The author outlines the compilation process, which involved consulting standard dictionaries to ensure authority and accuracy. The preface also mentions a systematic approach to categorizing words according to their parts of speech and the conventions followed in presenting synonyms and antonyms, thus setting the stage for a well-organized and user-friendly reference guide. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PE: Language and Literatures: English
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| Subject |
English language -- Synonyms and antonyms
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73237 |
| Release Date |
Mar 23, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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