Work with a Thesaurus

A thesaurus is a type of dictionary that can help us improve our vocabulary.

A thesaurus is very useful when we want to improve an adjective (describing word) that we have used in our writing.

A thesaurus contains synonyms and antonyms that can help us to increase the range of vocabulary we use.

Synonyms:

Synonyms are words that mean the same as the current adjective being used.

Example:

Synonyms of big  = gigantic, huge, massive, enormous.

Antonyms:

Antonyms are words which mean the opposite of the adjective currently in use.

Example:

Happy = sad, devastated, miserable, unhappy.

For this activity, it will help if you use a paper or online thesaurus.

A thesaurus is arranged like a dictionary, in alphabetical order.