Synonyms and antonyms : An alphabetical list of words in common use, grouped with others of similar and opposite meaning

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Synonyms and antonyms : An alphabetical list of words in common use, grouped with others of similar and opposite meaning

by Edith B. (Edith Bertha) Ordway

EN·~13 hours·27 chapters

Chapters

27 total
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Transcriber’s Note:

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SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS An Alphabetical List of Words in Common Use, Grouped with Others of Similar and Opposite Meaning

0:19
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PREFACE

1:09
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ABBREVIATIONS

0:16
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A

1:28:13
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B

34:58
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C

1:08:27
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D

45:08
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E

1:06:06
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F

1:00:17

Description

This handy reference gathers more than five thousand everyday words in one alphabetical guide, pairing each entry with synonyms that capture subtle shades of meaning and antonyms that highlight contrasting ideas. Whether you’re polishing a speech, enriching a story, or simply looking for the perfect term, the list offers a quick way to explore alternatives without flipping through multiple dictionaries.

The entries are streamlined for clarity: synonyms follow the headword, while antonyms appear after a clear “Ant.” label, and concise abbreviations flag parts of speech such as adjective, verb, or adverb. Related forms—nouns, verbs, adjectives—are linked, letting you see how a single concept expands across language.

Listeners will find it a valuable tool for sharpening vocabulary, avoiding repetition, and discovering fresh ways to express familiar thoughts, all while keeping the experience light and accessible.

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Language

en

Duration

~13 hours (766K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

New York: George Sully and co., 1913.

Credits

Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2024-03-23

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

EB

Edith B. (Edith Bertha) Ordway

1877–1944

Best remembered for lively adventure stories and practical books for young readers, this early 20th-century American writer and artist brought curiosity, travel, and hands-on learning into her work. Her books range from globe-spanning tales to guides that encouraged children to make things for themselves.

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