English Synonyms and Antonyms
With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions
James Champlin Fernald, an editor of the Standard Dictionary, published English Synonyms and Antonyms in 1896 as a practical guide for writers, speakers and students. Its first part takes several hundred key words in alphabetical order, from abandon to youthful, groups the synonyms of each, explains in a short essay how they differ in meaning and use, lists the antonyms and, where the word takes a preposition, notes which one is correct. A second part gives questions and examples for class work. Fernald's aim is discrimination rather than mere listing, and the little discussions of words like abandon, abate, abhor and abet show how the book is meant to be read. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the opening pages free.
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