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Difference Between a Dictionary and a Thesaurus
A dictionary gives the meaning of a word. A thesaurus tells you the word in different ways but has the same meaning of the word you want. for example, if you look up sad in a thesaurus, it would probably say: SAD: UPSET, TEARFUL, DREADED, etc. okay
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What is the difference between a dictionary a thesaurus and a encyclopedia?
A dictionary gives the meanings of words. A thesaurus gives synonyms (words that mean the same) of words. An encyclopedia gives information on a certain topic.
What is the difference between thesaurus and synonyms option?
what is the difference between thesaurus and synonym
What is a website for an online dictionary or thesaurus?
A website for an online dictionary or a thesaurus is dictionary.com.You can find a dictionary and a thesaurus on that website.
Is a thesaurus the same as a dictionary?
No, a thesaurus is not the same as a dictionary. A dictionary gives the definitions of words and a thesaurus gives synonyms of words.
What are the differences between a glossary and thesaurus?
A dictionary has the definition of the word.A glossary is telling you where the word you are looking for is at.A thesaurus is something like a dictionary but not exactly.
What differences between dictionary and glossary?
dictionary glossary index thesaurus defne all
How is a thesaurus different than a dictionary?
A thesaurus has antonyms and synonyms but a dictionary doesn't
Is there a name for a book that is both a dictionary and a thesaurus?
Yes, its called "Webster's Dictionary and Thesaurus".
What is the difference of dictionary and theasaures?
A dictionary tell you the meaning and origin of words. A Thesaurus tells you all words of similar meaning.
How is a dictionary different from a thesaurus?
Basically, a dictionary provides definitions and a thesaurus provides synonyms and antonyms.
A dictionary of synonyms and antonyms?
roget's thesaurusIs called 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
Where would you find another word for nice thesaurus encylopedia telephone book or a dictionary?
In a thesaurus,or a dictionary
Which of these is one way that a thesaurus differs from a dictionary?
A thesaurus doesn't give etymologiesA dictionary defines words.
How is a thesaurus like a dictionary?
a thesaurus is like a dictionary because it gives u the definition,synonyms,antonyms,and parts of speech like a dictionary.
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.
What is a dictionary of synonyms?
A dictionary of synonyms is called a thesaurus.
A thesaurus differs from a dictionary because a thesaurus?
Offers synonyms and antonyms.
What is the difference of thesaurus and encyclopedia dictionary?
thesaurus: gives synonyms dictionary: brief definitions encyclopedia: definition plus etymology plus discussion, history, general information, etc.; including articles on people, places, events etc.
Is a dictionary another word for thesaurus?
no
What is the name of synonym dictionary?
Thesaurus!
What is a dictionary of synonyms an antonyms?
A thesaurus.
A thesaurus differs from a dictionary because a thesaurus:?
gives only a short definition.
What is the difference between a dictionary and a thesarus?
The Dictionary is used to find the definition and pronunciation of a word. The Thesaurus is used, most often, to find synonyms (different words that mean something similar) of a word. Most dictionaries contain an abbreviated thesaurus as well as the definition(s) of a word. Many thesaurus' also contain antonyms (words meaning the opposite of the original word) in addition to the synonyms.
What reference source would you use to find an antonym for clever?
A thesaurus or a dictionary
