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thesaurus

Pronunciation: [θɪˈsɔrəs]

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Learn how to use thesaurus in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “similarity”

(noun) a book or tool that helps you find words that mean the same thing or nearly the same thing. It's like a special dictionary that shows you different choices for words.

Example

I used a thesaurus to find a better word instead of 'happy', and I chose 'joyful'.

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I didn't need a thesaurus because I could think of the right word on my own.

Example

Can you help me find a synonym for 'big' in the thesaurus?

Context: “reference tools”

(noun) a collection of words that describes how they are related in meaning. It’s useful when you want to improve your vocabulary or write in a different way.

Example

The thesaurus helped me expand my vocabulary and find new ways to express my ideas.

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She realized she didn't need a thesaurus because she was happy with her usual words.

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Where can I find a thesaurus to look up different words?

How to pronounce thesaurus

Pronunciation: [θɪˈsɔrəs]

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