Howard MossCambridge University Press, 8/21/2008EAN 9780521475730, ISBN10: 0521475732Paperback, 736 pages, 24.4 x 17 x 4.2 cmLanguage: EnglishThis is an essential reference for intermediate and advanced students of Italian as well as teachers and other professional linguists seeking access to the finer nuances of the Italian language. It will enable those who have already developed a basic competence in Italian to broaden and improve their vocabulary and choose between words with similar meanings. It was the first book of Italian synonyms to be written with the needs of English speakers in mind, and is an invaluable guide to finding the right word for a given context. All entries are accompanied by English glosses and examples of usage and are graded according to speech register, indicating the degree of formality or informality for a particular word or phrase. For ease of reference, there are two indexes allowing users to locate words in either Italian or English. The book also provides additional notes on grammar and usage where necessary.IntroductionItalian synonymsItalian word-indexEnglish word-index.
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