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This reference gathers thousands of English words together with their closest synonyms and opposite counterparts, letting listeners explore the subtle shades of meaning that shape everyday language. Compiled in the late 1800s by a diligent scholar, the collection reflects the richness of Victorian vocabulary while remaining surprisingly relevant to modern usage. Whether you are polishing a speech, expanding a novel’s diction, or simply curious about alternate expressions, the book offers a clear, alphabetical layout that makes discovery quick and rewarding.
The edition you’ll hear has been painstakingly digitized, with hundreds of thousands of OCR glitches corrected and the entries reformatted for smooth navigation on audio platforms. The editor notes occasional archaic or obscure terms, inviting you to pause and consider words that have fallen out of common speech. Though not exhaustive, the guide provides a dependable, searchable companion for anyone eager to sharpen their command of synonyms and antonyms.
Full title
A Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms or, Synonyms and Words of Opposite Meaning or, Synonyms and Words of Opposite Meaning
Language
en
Duration
~17 hours (997K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Feb 8, 2016
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1835–1922
An English-born minister, teacher, soldier, and prolific writer, he led a life that touched public education, church history, and the Civil War. His books reflect the wide-ranging curiosity of a man who moved easily between the pulpit, the classroom, and public life.
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