Dictionary and Thesaurus Challenge

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What is a dictionary?

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A dictionary is a reference book that contains words listed in alphabetical order along with their meanings, pronunciations, and other information.

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What is a thesaurus?

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A thesaurus is a reference book that lists words grouped together according to similarity of meaning (synonyms) and sometimes antonyms.

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What does 'definition' mean?

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A definition is a statement that explains the meaning of a word.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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How can a dictionary help you?

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A dictionary can help you spell words, find their meanings, and understand how to use them in sentences.

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What is the purpose of a thesaurus?

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The purpose of a thesaurus is to help you find synonyms and antonyms to enhance your writing and vocabulary.

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Give an example of a synonym for 'happy'.

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Joyful is a synonym for happy.

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Give an example of an antonym for 'cold'.

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Hot is an antonym for cold.

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What would you use to find the meaning of 'enormous'?

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You would use a dictionary to find the meaning of 'enormous'.