Standard Synonyms
Thesaurus: a book containing a selected list of synonyms with antonyms
Often arranged according to sense
For use in writing or speech.
Slang Synonyms
Thesaurus:
A book of synonyms and antonyms (semantic relations)
A word list arranged alphabetically
Often with synonyms and antonyms
A reference work containing a categorized list of words
A computer software program that helps find words with similar meanings
Academic Synonyms
Old English Synonyms
Early English Dictionary
Anglo-Saxon Dictionary
King’s English Dictionary
Regional Synonyms
Thesaurus can also be called a dictionary
Wordbook
Or lexicon.
Industry-specific Synonyms
Industry-specific synonyms for the word ‘thesaurus’ include ‘database
‘ ‘lexicon
‘ and ‘glossary.’
Antonyms
Antonym
Opposite
Antonymous
Conflicting
Contradictory
Mutually exclusive
Meaning
A thesaurus is a book that lists words in groups of synonyms and related concepts.
Definition
A thesaurus is a reference book that contains a list of words and their synonyms.
Example Sentences
I’m looking for a thesaurus so I can find a better word for “stupid.”
I need a thesaurus to help me expand my vocabulary.
According to the thesaurus, the word “nice” can also mean “pleasant,” “agreeable,” or “good.”
The thesaurus is a great tool for writers.
I used the thesaurus to find a word that means “beautiful.”