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How does A thesaurus gives the etymology of a word?
No, a thesaurus does not give the etymology of a word. However, the etymology can be found in a dictionary.
Which of these is not true about the similarities between a thesaurus and a dictionary?
A thesaurus has antonyms and synonyms but a dictionary doesn't
What does thesaurus allow you to do?
It gives words that are similar to the word looked up. eg. sofa is looked up it gives you couch. It's often coupled with a dictionary to help you with grammar.--ANSWER--A thesaurus has two purposes.1 - to help the user to find the 'right' word when they know one which is close but not quite right for their requirements.2 - to help the user to avoid repeatedly using one word in a piece of writing, by pointing out similar / associated words. Repeated use the same word or phrase can be irritating to a reader, and adding variety may help to maintain their interest.
What is the opposite of formerly?
According to the Thesaurus there are none.
Did you use the factors of 100 to find the factors of 200 is so how?
The factors of 100 are included in the factors of 200, but I did not use one to find the other.
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 reference source source would you use to find a synonym for length?
Roget's Thesaurus Roget's 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.
What resource would you use to find multiple synonyms of a word?
I would suggest the thesaurus or dictonary.com.
What can you use to find other words for the word gray?
Use a thesaurus
Which feature can you use to find and insert a synonym for an overused word?
A thesaurus is used to find and insert a synonym for an overused word.
Where can you find a word that means the same thing?
Use a thesaurus
What reference source would you use to find a synonym for angry?
You would use a thesaurus.
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.
Do you use a thesaurus to find the past tense of a verb?
No, a thesaurus is used to find synonyms and antonyms of words, not to determine the past tense of a verb. To find the past tense of a verb, you can consult a verb conjugation chart or a grammar resource.
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.
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.
