This up-to-date, general-purpose thesaurus offers over 300,000 alternatives and antonyms. Synonyms are given in order of usefulness, showing the most relevant synonym first, with highly illustrative, real examples of usage to show synonyms in context and help identify the right sense. In addition, there is a brand-new centre section containing thematic and encyclopaedic lists, for example: of animals, games, and tools, designed to help you broaden your vocabulary; improve your general knowledge; and solve quizzes and puzzles.