Oxford Learner's Thesaurus

Understand the differences between similar words in written and spoken English and find the right words to say exactly what you mean – and enrich your vocabulary.

How? Each entry has a group of 3-10 synonyms.

Each synonym is clearly explained in terms of meaning, grammar, and register.

An example sentence shows how each synonym is used.

Notes highlight and explain synonyms that are particularly close in meaning or easily confused so you make the right choice.

For example, the Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus helps you understand the differences between familiar words such as 'easy' and 'simple' while learning words you may not know such as 'effortless', 'painless', and 'plain sailing'.

No two words are exactly the same. Use the Oxford Learners' Thesaurus to choose exactly the right word: