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A thesaurus is a dictionary-like book that lists terms in alphabetical order, but instead of listing their definitions, it lists synonyms or similarly defined words and concepts. It is a useful tool for writing, mostly used to avoid repetition.

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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.


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

Roget's Thesaurus Roget's Thesaurus


What reference source would be best to find the synonyms or antonyms?

Probably a thesaurus, but a dictionary may be some help!


Where can one find synonyms for the word fitte?

One may find synonyms for the word "fitte" by using the thesaurus feature available in Microsoft Word. Another place one might find synonyms for the word "fitte" would be by looking up the synonym in a bound thesaurus.


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

In a thesaurus,or a dictionary


What reference source would you use to find several synonyms for the word walked?

You could research "walk" in a thesaurus and then use past tense to create synonyms for "walked." You may actually find "walked" in a thesaurus.


What is a thesaurus used to do?

One can use a thesaurus to find synonyms and antonyms to a word. For example, one could look up 'use' in a thesaurus and find that synonyms are utility,application, purpose, and handling. Antonyms are disuse and misuse.


Where can one find an online thesaurus?

There are many online thesauruses available for one to use online at their disposal. 'Thesaurus', 'Merriam-Webster', and 'Macmillandictionary' are names of websites with an online thesaurus available.


Where would one find the meaning of creches?

The meaning of Creches can be found in a Dictionary. It can also be found similar words in a Thesaurus and if you are lucky, you can find it in an Encyclopedia.


What source would you look up to find an antonym for clever?

a thesaurus


Find synonyms for particular words a writer would refer to?

a thesaurus.


Where can you find a list of words that mean no in English?

You can find synonyms of nearly any English word through the use of a thesaurus, with the one known as "Roget's Thesaurus" being the most widely used. Thesaurus references are available online.