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A thesaurus lists words of similar meaning -- synonyms. But, often words that mean much the same thing have subtle differences in implication. A person will look for a synonym that better matches their intent than the one that comes to mind.
Another reason is to avoid redundancy. You may not want to use the same word over and over so you look for a substitute that will avoid this repetition.
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How do you use the word thesaurus in a sentence?
The thesaurus allowed the writer to change words from ones that kind of meant what she wanted to say to words that meant exactly what she was trying to say.
What is the plural word for thesaurus?
theasauri or theasauruses
What is the plural form of thesaurus?
The plural forms thesauruses and thesauri are both acceptable forms of the word thesaurus.
How do you pronounce thesaurus?
The word "thesaurus" is pronounced as thuh-sawr-uhs.
In which situation would a thesaurus be most useful?
A thesaurus would be most useful when writing or speaking and seeking alternative words or synonyms to improve variety, clarity, or precision in language. It can help avoid repetition, enhance the richness of vocabulary, and communicate ideas more effectively.
What resource would you use to find multiple synonyms of a word?
I would suggest the thesaurus or dictonary.com.
What reference source source would you use to find a synonym for length?
Roget's Thesaurus Roget's Thesaurus
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.
Is a thesaurus bigger than a encyclopedia?
It depends on the specific thesaurus and encyclopedia being compared. Generally, an encyclopedia would contain more comprehensive information across different topics, while a thesaurus would focus on synonyms and related words for language use.
Use a thesaurus to write A SYNONYM AND AN antonym for common?
A synonym would be frequent. An antonym would be rare.
what’s a reference source would you use to find an antonym for clever?
A dictionary or thesaurus
What reference source would you use to find the synonym to angry?
Wiki Answers, a dictionary, or a thesaurus. (thess OH russ)
What reference source would be best to find the synonyms or antonyms?
Probably a thesaurus, but a dictionary may be some help!
What is a dictionary of antanyms and synanyms?
A dictionary of synonyms is called a thesaurus.
When would you use a thesaurus?
to find a more descriptive word
What reference source would you use to find an antonym for clever?
A thesaurus or a dictionary
Which reference should you use to find another word for famished.?
A thesaurus would be the best reference to find another word for "famished". You can also use online thesaurus tools to quickly find synonyms for any word.
