thesaurus entries
Word alternative collections
Thesaurus entries are the individual listings in a thesaurus—a reference work that groups words by meaning rather than spelling.
Each entry typically presents a word alongside its synonyms and often antonyms, organized by sense.
Unlike dictionary entries, which define meaning, thesaurus entries map relationships between words: The thesaurus entry for "happy" listed joyful, content, and elated.
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