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Synonyms are words that have a similar meaning to another. Literary enthusiasts, writers or students writing an essay are often on the lookout for synonyms.
The thesaurus is an indispensable tool for anyone who plays with letters and words. We explain why these words are so important.
What are synonyms and antonyms?
A synonym is a word that has the same meaning as another. A word with a very similar meaning can also be considered a synonym of another.
A synonym can therefore completely replace a word without changing the meaning of the sentence. "Awesome" and "marvellous" are, for example, synonyms for "extraordinary".
Synonyms of the word "synonym" are, for example, "synonymous" or "synonymic".
Conversely, an antonym is a word that is the opposite of another: "big" is the antonym of "small".
"Adverse word" or "antonymous" are synonyms of the word "antonym".
Use of
a thesaurus
Synonyms are words that have a similar meaning to another. Literary enthusiasts, writers or students writing an essay are often on the lookout for synonyms.
The thesaurus is an indispensable tool for anyone who plays with letters and words. We explain why these words are so important.
Enrich your vocabulary
Using a thesaurus allows you to expand your vocabulary and use different terms than those that come to mind spontaneously.
Using synonymous words also helps avoid repetition and redundancy.
Expressing nuances
Moreover, synonyms can be used to express certain nuances in a sentence, or even to clarify some thoughts.
For example, "fear" and "worry" are considered synonyms, but they do not express exactly the same thing, and using one or the other allows you to better express your feelings.
Use a different language register
Synonyms can belong to different language registers. For example, "to consume" is a more formal synonym for "to eat".
Using synonyms allows you to adapt your language to your audience. For example, "boring" and "phlegmatic" have the same meaning, but will not be used in the same situations or with the same people.
Becoming expert in word games
Knowing synonyms allows you to play with the language, to master puns and word games.
Moreover, the more synonyms you know, the easier it will be to do crossword puzzles.
How to use a thesaurus?
Nothing could be simpler than using a thesaurus. Just like a regular dictionary, the entries are sorted alphabetically. You will then be able to see directly the words similar to the one you are looking for.
Our digital version is even easier to use since you just have to enter the word for which you are looking for an equivalent. You then click on "search" and the results appear immediately.