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User: what is thesaurus

Weegy: Thesaurus is: a dictionary of synonyms and antonyms.
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User: the story's theme should relate to

Weegy: "When and how you figured out the theme" should be in your description of a story's theme.

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User: where do you find the main idea of a paragraph

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You will find the main idea of a paragraph in the topic sentence.
Added 186 days ago|6/5/2023 9:48:22 PM
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A thesaurus is a reference tool or resource that provides synonyms (words with similar meanings) and sometimes antonyms (words with opposite meanings) for a given word or phrase. It is designed to help writers, students, and language users find alternative words or expressions to enhance their writing or expand their vocabulary.

Thesauruses typically list words in alphabetical order and group them according to their similarities in meaning. They often provide definitions or brief explanations to ensure proper usage. Thesauruses can be found in various formats, such as printed books, online websites, and integrated features within word processing software.

By using a thesaurus, individuals can find alternative words that may better convey their intended meaning, avoid repetition, or add variety to their writing. However, it's important to use a thesaurus judiciously and consider the context and connotations of the suggested words to ensure they are appropriate for the desired expression.
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A thesaurus is a reference tool or resource that provides synonyms (words with similar meanings) and sometimes antonyms (words with opposite meanings) for a given word or phrase. It is designed to help writers, students, and language users find alternative words or expressions to enhance their writing or expand their vocabulary.

Thesauruses typically list words in alphabetical order and group them according to their similarities in meaning. They often provide definitions or brief explanations to ensure proper usage. Thesauruses can be found in various formats, such as printed books, online websites, and integrated features within word processing software.

By using a thesaurus, individuals can find alternative words that may better convey their intended meaning, avoid repetition, or add variety to their writing. However, it's important to use a thesaurus judiciously and consider the context and connotations of the suggested words to ensure they are appropriate for the desired expression.
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A thesaurus is a reference tool or resource that provides synonyms (words with similar meanings) and sometimes antonyms (words with opposite meanings) for a given word or phrase. It is designed to help writers, students, and language users find alternative words or expressions to enhance their writing or expand their vocabulary.

Thesauruses typically list words in alphabetical order and group them according to their similarities in meaning. They often provide definitions or brief explanations to ensure proper usage. Thesauruses can be found in various formats, such as printed books, online websites, and integrated features within word processing software.

By using a thesaurus, individuals can find alternative words that may better convey their intended meaning, avoid repetition, or add variety to their writing. However, it's important to use a thesaurus judiciously and consider the context and connotations of the suggested words to ensure they are appropriate for the desired expression.
Added 183 days ago|6/8/2023 5:18:02 AM
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A thesaurus is a reference tool or resource that provides synonyms (words with similar meanings) and sometimes antonyms (words with opposite meanings) for a given word or phrase. It is designed to help writers, students, and language users find alternative words or expressions to enhance their writing or expand their vocabulary.

Thesauruses typically list words in alphabetical order and group them according to their similarities in meaning. They often provide definitions or brief explanations to ensure proper usage. Thesauruses can be found in various formats, such as printed books, online websites, and integrated features within word processing software.

By using a thesaurus, individuals can find alternative words that may better convey their intended meaning, avoid repetition, or add variety to their writing. However, it's important to use a thesaurus judiciously and consider the context and connotations of the suggested words to ensure they are appropriate for the desired expression.
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A thesaurus is a book or program that lists synonyms and antonyms of words.
Added 186 days ago|6/5/2023 9:43:22 PM
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A thesaurus is a book that lists words or phrases that mean the same thing or almost the same thing–a book of synonyms. Some thesauruses list words in alphabetical order, just like a dictionary; however, many don't. They have an index at the front, with instructions of how to use the index to find the word you want. Read the instructions.

A thesaurus can introduce you to new words, or it can suggest words that you already know. For example, you might find skinny, svelte, thin, emaciated, and skeletal as synonyms of slender, yet each synonym leaves a different impression: skinny usually means too thin and weak, svelte means fit and thin, emaciated and skeletal are thin to the point of sickness or death, and thin means little or no fat. Only thin and svelte provide approximately the same tone and meaning as slender. So the thesaurus may introduce you to many new words, but you ought to use the dictionary and/or other resources to understand the synonyms it exposes you to.






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A thesaurus is a reference tool or resource that provides synonyms (words with similar meanings) and sometimes antonyms (words with opposite meanings) for a given word or phrase. It is designed to help writers, students, and language users find alternative words or expressions to enhance their writing or expand their vocabulary.

Thesauruses typically list words in alphabetical order and group them according to their similarities in meaning. They often provide definitions or brief explanations to ensure proper usage. Thesauruses can be found in various formats, such as printed books, online websites, and integrated features within word processing software.

By using a thesaurus, individuals can find alternative words that may better convey their intended meaning, avoid repetition, or add variety to their writing. However, it's important to use a thesaurus judiciously and consider the context and connotations of the suggested words to ensure they are appropriate for the desired expression.
Added 183 days ago|6/8/2023 5:25:00 AM
where to find main idea of a paragraph
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Updated 178 days ago|6/13/2023 10:56:33 PM
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May I know why Am I being flagged?
Added 184 days ago|6/7/2023 5:32:01 AM
Don't duplicate other expert's answers please.
Anyway your answer is wrong. Maybe a Mod can step in and confirm or infirm my statement.
Added 184 days ago|6/7/2023 9:10:38 AM
Yes, you're correct. The topic sentence is usually the sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph. It typically appears at the beginning of the paragraph and sets the tone or direction for the rest of the sentences in that paragraph. By identifying the topic sentence, you can gain a clear understanding of the main point or focus of the paragraph.
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The main idea of a paragraph are often seen at the first part or the introductory of the sentence.
Added 180 days ago|6/11/2023 4:46:04 PM
The main idea are often found:
•at the beginning of paragraphs. The first sentence often explains the subject being discussed in the passage.
in the concluding sentences of a paragraph.
•The main idea can be expressed as a summation of the information in the paragraph as well as a link to the information in the next paragraph.


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