A Dictionary of English Synonymes and Synonymous or Parallel Expressions by Soule
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"A Dictionary of English Synonymes and Synonymous or Parallel Expressions" by Richard Soule is a reference work written in the late 19th century. This dictionary serves as a practical guide to enhancing one's vocabulary by providing synonyms and synonymous expressions to improve clarity and variety in communication. It aims to assist both novice and experienced writers in finding the most suitable words to express their thoughts. The opening of the dictionary outlines
its purpose and methodology of usage. It emphasizes the importance of being able to choose the most precise or stylistically appropriate words while writing. The author explains that the dictionary is organized alphabetically and includes groups of synonyms, allowing users to navigate through related terms easily. Furthermore, it notes that some words with multiple meanings might direct users to a primary term where additional synonyms are listed, supporting the user's quest for the perfect word without the burden of overly elaborate discussions on nuanced differences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Soule, Richard, 1812-1877 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 01011167 |
| Title |
A Dictionary of English Synonymes and Synonymous or Parallel Expressions Designed as a Practical Guide to Aptness and Variety of Phraseology |
| Credits |
Produced by Betsie Bush, Richard Prairie, Stephen Hope and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain works at the University of Michigan's Making of America collection.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 45.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PE: Language and Literatures: English |
| Subject | English language -- Synonyms and antonyms |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38390 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-38390-3 |
| Release Date | Dec 23, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1125 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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