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Using Arabic synonyms / Dilworth B. Parkinson.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Parkinson, Dilworth B., 1951-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Arabic language--Synonyms and antonyms--Dictionaries.
- Arabic language.
- Arabic language--Synonyms and antonyms.
- Genre:
- Dictionaries.
- Physical Description:
- xv, 688 pages ; 24 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006.
- Summary:
- Designed for those who have already developed a basic competence in Arabic, this comprehensive synonyms guide aims to broaden and improve the learner's vocabulary by helping them find the right word for the right context. Presenting words of related meaning together, it provides a range of options which will help avoid repetition and improve style, and enables students to develop a deeper awareness of the subtle differences in meaning and usage of different words. Each entry is illustrated with authentic examples of the synonyms in use, showing their unique meanings and grammatical properties, and enabling students to recognize them quickly in real-life contexts. The book is complete with two clear indexes, in English and Arabic, enabling the reader to locate any word instantly and easily. An essential reference for college and undergraduate students, their teachers and other language professionals seeking a clear, user-friendly guide to Arabic vocabulary and its usage.
- Notes:
- Includes indexes.
- Local Notes:
- Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the John G. Hartman Memorial Library Fund.
- ISBN:
- 0521001765
- OCLC:
- 61425228
- Publisher Number:
- 9780521001762
- Online:
- Publisher description
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