Dear Geist,
Can you recommend a good dictionary and thesaurus? I am starting some writing courses at Queen’s University in January and it is advised that we have both.
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Dear Maria,
We recommend any of these Canadian dictionaries:
and other American thesauruses (the Canadian spin is less crucial in a thesaurus than in a dictionary).
For any reference, it’s a good idea to try several before settling down with one. They’re all a bit different, and the choice is subjective. The house dictionary for
. It has clear definitions, and it dovetails nicely with other Oxford reference books we use. And we have worked with Katherine Barber, the editor-in-chief and a kindred spirit, on identifying regional Canadian terms. But other dictionaries have equally sterling qualities.
As part of your browsing, try some free online dictionaries and thesauruses:
are a few of many good ones.
— The Editors