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No, thesauruses tell you words that can be used in place of whatever word you look up. Dictionaries define whatever word you look up.

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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 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".


What is the plural of thesaurus?

Another way to describe a thesaurus is a book of synonyms. Synonyms are alternate words that essentially mean the same thing.


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 is a dictionary different from a thesaurus?

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


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 is the name of synonym dictionary?

Thesaurus!


To find many words with the same meaning it is most helpful to look in which of these?

A thesaurus which is a dictionary of synonyms and antonyms.


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

A thesaurus doesn't give etymologiesA dictionary defines words.