thesaurus Definition
a book or electronic resource that lists words in groups of synonyms and related concepts.
Using thesaurus: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "thesaurus" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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I use a thesaurus to find synonyms for words.
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The thesaurus helped me to expand my vocabulary.
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She consulted the thesaurus to find a better word.
thesaurus Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for thesaurus
Phrases with thesaurus
Roget's Thesaurus
a popular thesaurus first published in 1852 by Peter Mark Roget
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Roget's Thesaurus is still widely used today.
an electronic resource that lists words in groups of synonyms and related concepts, accessible via the internet
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I prefer to use an online thesaurus because it's more convenient.
the overuse or misuse of a thesaurus to find fancy or obscure words that are not commonly used
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His writing was full of thesaurus abuse, making it difficult to understand.
Origins of thesaurus
from Latin 'thesaurus', meaning 'treasure, treasury'
Summary: thesaurus in Brief
A 'thesaurus' [thɪˈsɔːrəs] is a book or electronic resource that lists words in groups of synonyms and related concepts. It helps to expand one's vocabulary and find better words to use in writing or speaking. Examples include 'Roget's Thesaurus' and 'online thesaurus.' However, overusing a thesaurus to find fancy or obscure words is known as 'thesaurus abuse.'
