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thesaurus

noun

A publication, usually in the form of a book, that provides synonyms (and sometimes antonyms) for the words of a given language.

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Word length
9
Starts with
T
Ends with
S
Contains
HE
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

/θɪˈsɔːɹəs/

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noun

  1. A publication, usually in the form of a book, that provides synonyms (and sometimes antonyms) for the words of a given language.

    “"Roget" is the leading brand name for a print English thesaurus that lists words under general concepts rather than just close synonyms.”

  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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"Roget" is the leading brand name for a print English thesaurus that lists words under general concepts rather than just close synonyms.

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