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When the same word is used in multiple locations or a word is used that was not quite appropriate a thesaurus can be used to look up a(n) or a word similar in meaning.?
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Where did the word thesaurus come from?
It is a Latin word - thesaurus - meaning treasury. Also a Greek word - thesauros - of similar meaning, from the root word 'titherai' meaning to 'put or place'
What does saur mean as in dinosaur thesaurus etc?
In dinosaur, "sauros" comes from Greek, meaning lizard. Thesaurus is from the greek thesauros, meaning collection or treasure.
When should you use a thesaurus instead of a dictionary?
A Dictionary will give you the meaning of a word, its etymology and its roots, where a Thesaurus will give you words which have a similar (often the same) meaning and can be used in a similar context.
How do you find different words for the same meaning?
A theasarus A theasarus
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
Will the meaning's in a Thesaurus be true?
Yes they are true in a Thesaurus.
What is the meaning of the thesaurus?
In a grudging manner.
Where did the word thesaurus come from?
It is a Latin word - thesaurus - meaning treasury. Also a Greek word - thesauros - of similar meaning, from the root word 'titherai' meaning to 'put or place'
What is the thesaurus meaning of grudgingly?
In a grudging manner.
What does saur mean as in dinosaur thesaurus etc?
In dinosaur, "sauros" comes from Greek, meaning lizard. Thesaurus is from the greek thesauros, meaning collection or treasure.
Words that have same meaning as ambasador?
Go on the online thesaurus
When should you use a thesaurus instead of a dictionary?
A Dictionary will give you the meaning of a word, its etymology and its roots, where a Thesaurus will give you words which have a similar (often the same) meaning and can be used in a similar context.
How do you find a word if you have the meaning?
If you have the meaning or definition then you will have a synonym of the word. Look up that synonym in a thesaurus.
Does a thesaurus only give a short definition?
A thesaurus is not supposed to give definitions at all. It's only supposed to list words that have the same meaning, or a similar meaning - in other words, synonyms.
What would you use to replace a word with a better word with the same meaning?
Usually you would use a Thesaurus to look up the appropriate synonym. Often, English majors can serve the same purpose if you have one handy.
How do you find different words for the same meaning?
A theasarus A theasarus
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
