Thesaurus

Noun

Definition: A book or electronic resource that lists words in groups of synonyms and related concepts.

Synonyms: Synonym dictionary, Word reference, Wordfinder

Antonyms:

Examples:
  • She used the thesaurus to find a more precise word for her essay.
  • I always keep a thesaurus handy to enhance my writing.
Mnemonics:
  • Imagine thesaurus as a "thesaurus" of words to find perfect synonyms.

Etymology:

Origin:

The word "thesaurus" is derived from the Latin word "thesaurus" meaning treasure or treasury.

Historical Usage:

The first known usage of "thesaurus" in English dates back to the early 19th century. It was introduced to describe a collection or compendium of words, particularly synonyms.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"To reach into the thesaurus"

Explanation:

This phrase refers to the act of using the resource to find appropriate synonyms or related words to enhance one's writing or speech.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Considering a thesaurus as a dictionary.

Explanation:

While a thesaurus provides words grouped by their similarities, it does not provide definitions or explanations like a dictionary. It focuses on synonyms and related concepts rather than comprehensive word meanings.

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