thesaurus
Pronunciation: [θɪˈsɔrəs]
Word
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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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