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From wedding toasts to festive birthday cards, the New Oxford Rhyming Dictionary has what every writer (or budding writer) needs--rhymes for over 45,000 words, including proper names, place names, and foreign terms used in English. A marvel of clarity, the Dictionary is incredibly easy to use, its clear organization and layout making it a snap to find the rhymes you're looking for. Words are grouped by sound and there is also a complete alphabetical index to help you quickly navigate to the relevant section. In-text notes offer tips on using rhymes effectively, make suggestions for expanding the rhyming lists included in the book, and give examples of how poets past and present have used rhyme. In addition, the fascinating introduction by John Lennard offers a brief outline of rhyming in its literary and historical contexts, and gives further advice on creative writing. This new edition includes over 200 words added to the Oxford Dictionary of English since the publication of the original volume, including iPod, Americano, and vuvuzela. In short,The New Oxford Rhyming Dictionary is a must-have tool for poets, lyricists, and writers of all kinds, as well as a delight for everyone who likes to play with words. Key Features The most attractive and easy-to-use dictionary of rhymes available A list of rhymes and near-rhymes in 35 sections by sound Provides an extensive A-Z index of words guaranteeing ease of use Contains over 45,000 words Features hints and notes throughout to help writers use rhyme effectively Introduction gives tips for creative writers, and an introduction to the history of rhyme by Professor John Lennard Perfect for writers of all kinds, and for everyone who delights in rhyming