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dictionary and thesaurus

dic·tion·ar·y and the·sau·rus
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dik-shuh-ner-ee and thi-sawr-uh s]
    • /ˈdɪk ʃəˌnɛr i ænd θɪˈsɔr əs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dik-shuh-ner-ee and thi-sawr-uh s]
    • /ˈdɪk ʃəˌnɛr i ænd θɪˈsɔr əs/

Definition of dictionary and thesaurus words

  • noun plural dictionary and thesaurus a dictionary that includes a separate section listing terms with synonyms and antonyms. An online reference site, such as Reference.com, provides immediate electronic access to several dictionaries and a thesaurus as well as to other reference sources. 1

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Parts of speech for Dictionary and thesaurus

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preposition
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dictionary and thesaurus popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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