Thesaurus v. Dictionary
Tells you what a word means.
Dictionary
what is the same or similar meaning
(e.g., big/large)
Synonym
"aud" means
to hear
where does a Prefix belong
the beginning of a word (e.g., re, un, pre)
Spill the beans
Reveal a secret
Gives you words that mean the same (synonyms) or opposite (antonyms).
Thesaurus
what is opposite meaning
(e.g., big/small)
Antonym
struct means
build
where does a Suffix belong
the end of a word (e.g., -ful, -less, -ness)
A piece of cake
Very easy
Is this from the dictionary of Thesaurus
Happy → "Feeling joy or pleasure"
Dictionary
What is a Synonym for smart
Bright, intelligent, clever, brilliant
scrib/script means
write
unhappy
not happy
On thin ice
In a risky situation
Is this from the dictionary or Thesaurus
Happy → Glad, cheerful, joyful, content
Thesaurus
what is an Antonym for "short"
little, diminutive, miniature, minute, petite, tiny,
undersized
bio means
life
pre- means
before- like preview
Hit the books
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Why Use a Thesaurus?
To improve your word choice
To avoid repeating words
To make writing more interesting
synonyms for beautiful
lovely, gorgeous, cute, handsome, attractive, pretty
stunning, charming
what words determine the meanings of unfamiliar words.
Greek and Latin root words
-less means
without "careless"
Let the cat out of the bag
Reveal a secret