Dictionary
A thesaurus is a reference that contains words with similar meanings, also known as synonyms. It can be used to find alternative words to improve variety and clarity in writing.
It seems like you may be referring to a misspelling of the word "dictionary," which is a reference book that contains definitions of words, usually arranged in alphabetical order. It is used for looking up the meanings, spellings, and pronunciations of words.
They're bad because they contains meanings which can be hurtful and rude.
"The Devil's Dictionary" by Ambrose Bierce consists of satirical definitions of various words in alphabetical order, along with their meanings.
A Thesaurus mainly contains words. It gives you other words, for the word you are looking for.
A thesaurus contains a list of words grouped together based on their meanings, typically organized by synonyms (words with similar meanings) and antonyms (words with opposite meanings). It may also provide related terms and phrases to enhance vocabulary and understanding. Unlike a dictionary, a thesaurus does not usually provide definitions but focuses on the relationships between words.
Synonyms are words with similar meanings, antonyms are words with opposite meanings, homonyms are words that sound the same but have different meanings, and homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings.
Synonyms are words with similar meanings. Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.
Words that have opposite meanings are called antonyms.
Words with multiple meanings are called homonyms. Homonyms are words that are spelled the same and sound the same but have different meanings. These words can cause confusion in language and communication.
Words with the same meaning are synonyms. Words with opposite meanings are antonyms. Homonyms are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings. Homophones are words that sound alike, but have different meanings. synonyms
Words that have two or more meanings are called auto-antonyms.