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Basically, a dictionary provides definitions and a thesaurus provides synonyms and antonyms.

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What is thesuarus?

A thesaurus gives you synonyms and antonyms of words in the dictionary. A dictionary can also have thesaurus in it so it will say both dictionary and thesaurus on the front cover. - Kamala Pullakhandam age 9


Is there a name for a book that is both a dictionary and a thesaurus?

Yes, its called "Webster's Dictionary and Thesaurus".


Describe how a thesaurus differs from a dictionary and state when you should use a thesaurus instead of a dictionary?

A thesaurs differs from a dictionary because of its meaning. you could use thesaurus instead of a dictionary when more information is needed when a dictionary's definition is implacent.


Where would you find another word for nice thesaurus encylopedia telephone book or a dictionary?

In a thesaurus,or a dictionary


What is a dictionary of antanyms and synanyms?

A dictionary of synonyms is called a thesaurus.


What reference source would you use to find a synonym for angry?

You would use a thesaurus.


What is a thesuarus?

A thesaurus gives you synonyms and antonyms of words in the dictionary. A dictionary can also have thesaurus in it so it will say both dictionary and thesaurus on the front cover. - Kamala Pullakhandam age 9


What is the name of synonym dictionary?

Thesaurus!


What are some synonyme dictionary sites?

There are many places where one can find synonym dictionary websites also known as a thesaurus. One of the best thesaurus websites would be the website Thesaurus.


Which of these is one way that a thesaurus differs from a dictionary?

A thesaurus doesn't give etymologiesA dictionary defines words.


What services are available on Webster online?

Webster Online is an online dictionary with a multilingual thesaurus translation. They not only offer an online dictionary but also have a thesaurus, medical dictionary and encyclopedia.


Which of these is not true about the similarities between a thesaurus and a dictionary?

A thesaurus has antonyms and synonyms but a dictionary doesn't