Simple meaning
What does Thesaurus mean?
A thesaurus lists synonyms and related words.
Dictionary definition
A reference book that lists synonyms and related words.
Example sentences
Thesaurus in a sentence
easy
We looked up the meaning of thesaurus during class reading.
medium
In the library project, our group used thesaurus to understand the topic better.
hard
The passage uses thesaurus in an academic context, so knowing the term improves comprehension.
Synonyms
Words like Thesaurus
synonym dictionaryCommon similar word used in school contexts.
word referenceRelated term with a slightly different use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
antonym-only listUseful contrast in reading or writing context.
single-word listAnother contrast to clarify meaning.
Word family
Thesaurus word family
Base word
thesaurus
noun
thesaurus
Base form.
Related words
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Practice 1
What does thesaurus mean?
Thesaurus means a thesaurus lists synonyms and related words.
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Learning paths
- Define the Word Hive for word meanings.
- Synonym Search for word choice.
- Context Clue Challenge for sentence clues.
- Buzz Between for homophones and listening.
- Hive Builder for roots, prefixes, and suffixes.