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

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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".


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.


A thesaurus is the same as a dictionary?

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


What is the name of synonym dictionary?

Thesaurus!


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


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

A thesaurus doesn't give etymologiesA dictionary defines words.


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 services are available on Webster online?

Webster Online is an online dictionary with a multilingual thesaurus translation. They not only offer an online dictionary but also have a thesaurus, medical dictionary and encyclopedia.


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