Comprises a dictionary compiled for students, with over 20,000 definitions and a thesaurus with over 10,000 headwords. The dictionary provides simple guidelines for words that may be confused, notes on word usage and etymology. The thesaurus links synonyms and provides antonyms for most entries, as well as noting related words and giving examples of word usage. Based on the 'New Oxford School Dictionary,' and 'The Australian Primary Thesaurus'.