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Merriam-Webster's Intermediate Thesaurus

by Merriam-Webster

A thesaurus built for the middle-school years

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A thesaurus built for the middle-school years

Organized around 19,000 main entries, this reference pairs synonym choices with explanations of their shared meaning. Many entries distinguish between senses with definitions and usage examples, helping clarify how word choices vary by context. Alongside nearly 28,000 synonyms, it includes related words, antonyms, and near antonyms, with more than 32,000 usage examples overall. The edition adds vocabulary connected to social media, technology, and entertainment, bringing those areas into a resource designed for students in grades 5–8.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Middle-school students developing vocabulary and communication skills
  • Young readers and writers who want alternatives to familiar words
  • Students looking for a reference to use with homework

Themes

Vocabulary buildingSynonyms and antonymsWord meaning and usageContemporary vocabulary

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Book overview

A new edition of the essential thesaurus for students grades 5-8, ages 10-14.

Written especially for middle schoolers, this thesaurus is a perfect resource for any kid who loves to read and write. With over 150,000 word choices, Merriam-Webster's Intermediate Thesaurus is a great tool for building vocabulary, fostering communication skills, and helping with homework.

  • 19,000 main entries with statements describing the meaning shared by the synonyms provided.
  • Nearly 28,000 synonyms; over 71,000 related words; over 8,000 antonyms; and over 30,000 near antonyms provided.
  • Many entries contain multiple senses, each with a definition and usage example.
  • Over 32,000 usage examples.
  • Newly added vocabulary that pays particular attention to this age group in the areas of social media, technology, and entertainment.
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