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Thesaurus

Verb / θʌˈsɔ:rʌs / Another word for thesaurus — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A thesaurus is a reference book that lists words and their synonyms (words with similar meanings).

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Example sentences

  1. I used a thesaurus to find a synonym for 'big'.
  2. She looked up new words in the thesaurus to improve her vocabulary.
  3. The thesaurus helped him find a better word to use in his essay.
  4. The thesaurus lists words in alphabetical order.
  5. He used a thesaurus to find a different word for 'sad'.

Quotes

  • The thesaurus is a writer's best friend for finding the perfect word. - Unknown
  • A thesaurus is like a dictionary's cool cousin. - Jarod Kintz
  • A good thesaurus is like a museum where every painting is a masterpiece. - Terri Guillemets

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