thesaurus

noun
UK: /θɪˈsɔː.rəs/
US: /θɪˈsɔːr.əs/

  1. A book that lists words in groups that have similar meanings; a book of synonyms.

    1. I used a thesaurus to find a better word.
    2. Consult a thesaurus if you need alternatives to common words in your writing.

  2. A collection of information about a particular subject or language.

    1. This online thesaurus is a useful tool.
    2. The website functions as a digital thesaurus, providing information on diverse topics.

Synonyms

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Frequently Asked Questions

The word "thesaurus" in English means: A book that lists words in groups that have similar meanings; a book of synonyms., A collection of information about a particular subject or language..

The phonetic transcription of "thesaurus" is /θɪˈsɔː.rəs/ in British English and /θɪˈsɔːr.əs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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Example usage of "thesaurus": "I used a thesaurus to find a better word.". More examples on the page.