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The correct spelling is thesaurus.
How to pronounce thesaurus
noun
IPA: /θɪˈsɔːɹəs/
Say it like: The-sau-rus
The correct spelling is thesaurus. A publication, usually in the form of a book, that provides synonyms (and sometimes antonyms) for the words of a given language. For example: ""Roget" is the leading brand name for a print English thesaurus that lists words under general concepts rather than just close synonyms."
Usage Examples
“"Roget" is the leading brand name for a print English thesaurus that lists words under general concepts rather than just close synonyms.”
Definition
noun
- 1.A publication, usually in the form of a book, that provides synonyms (and sometimes antonyms) for the words of a given language.
- 2.A dictionary or encyclopedia.
- 3.A hierarchy of subject headings — canonic titles of themes and topics, the titles serving as search keys.
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