Research Dictionary Thesaurus

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What is a thesaurus?

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A thesaurus is a book or resource that lists words grouped together according to similarity of meaning, helping you find synonyms.

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What is a dictionary?

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A dictionary is a book that provides the meanings, pronunciations, and uses of words.

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is a list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with definitions, usually found at the end of a book.

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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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Why would you use a thesaurus?

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You would use a thesaurus to find better or more interesting words to use in your writing.

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When would you use a dictionary?

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You would use a dictionary to look up the meaning of a word or how to pronounce it.

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When is a glossary most useful?

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A glossary is most useful when you need to understand specific terms used in a book or subject.

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What is an example of a synonym for 'happy'?

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An example of a synonym for 'happy' is 'joyful'.

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What is an example of an antonym for 'fast'?

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An example of an antonym for 'fast' is 'slow'.