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Contributor: Melissa LaRusso. Lesson ID: 10926
A thesaurus is not a type of dinosaur! It's a source of words with similar meanings. Using the same words over and over is boring, so watch this video, so practice using synonyms to be less mundane!
Thesaurus is a silly-looking word.
Click on the play button below to find out!
Wow! Try saying that three times fast!
Thesaurus is a big word for a book that lists groups of synonyms or similar concepts.
You can use a thesaurus to improve your writing and make it more entertaining for the reader. Sometimes, writers repeat words or use boring word choices when writing.
Begin by watching the video below to review what a synonym is.
Jump to the Got It? section to practice!
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