How to Use a Thesaurus
If you are having trouble writing or thinking that your writing is being repetitive, then the thesaurus is a great tool to have. It helps you to use the correct form of English and avoid regular mistakes efficiently. However, most young writers find it hard to use thesaurus accurately. So, take a look at the following steps, and you’re good to go. 1. Choose a word as a starting point and find the synonyms of that word alphabetically. 2. Now that you have done that, look at the word listed next to the search word. 3. The last step is to choose the word which will work instead of the word you chose from the start. With these simple steps, you will be able to not only use thesaurus the right way but improve your writing significantly as well.
Synonyms
Use a thesaurus to find a replacement for the underlined word in each sentence. Write your new word on the line.
Revisions
Using something you have written previously, find three words that you can replace with more specific meanings.
Change the Meaning
: Consult a thesaurus to find a synonym that is slightly more intense and a synonym that is slightly less intense than each word. Write your words on the lines provided.
Colors
There are many different shades of every color. Each is slightly different, and each has its own name. Use a thesaurus to look up at least three synonyms for each basic color name below.
