Oxford English Thesaurus For Schools

Oxford English Thesaurus for Schools is designed as a practical language resource for schoolwork and studying at home. Its accessible layout is intended to make it straightforward to find alternatives and develop vocabulary, with coverage that has been fully updated.

The thesaurus offers a wide range of words, including curriculum vocabulary such as cell and fraction, alongside newer terms linked to topics including technology, health and the environment. Age-appropriate example sentences, taken from children’s books and teenage fiction, provide context for how words can be used. Content is powered by the Oxford Children’s Corpus, an electronic database of millions of words written by and for children, helping present vocabulary in a way that is both accessible and stretching.

Key details

• Fully updated vocabulary with coverage of curriculum words
• Includes newer words relating to technology, health and the environment
• Age-appropriate example sentences from children’s books and teenage fiction
• Powered by the Oxford Children’s Corpus
• Writing skills toolkit featuring word webs, special synonyms, overused words panels, writing tips panels and usage notes
• Includes a creative writing section drawing on the 500 words

Synopsis

This school-focused thesaurus combines updated vocabulary with contextual examples to support effective language use. It includes a writing skills toolkit and a creative writing section, and is positioned as a resource for the Spoken Language Study and English Language objectives of GCSE specifications for KS3–4. Where permitted, it is suitable for taking into Controlled Assessments alongside the companion Oxford English Dictionary for Schools.