dic·tion·ar·y〔díkʃənèri│-ʃ∂nəri〕〔L 「단어집」의 뜻에서〕 n. (pl. -ar·ies)1 사전, 사서, 자전, 용어 사전(glossary); 특수 사전
▶ a Korean-English dictionary 한영 사전
▶ consult a dictionary 사전을 찾아보다
▶ look up a word in a dictionary 단어를 사전에서 찾아보다
2 【컴퓨터】 사서, 딕셔너리 《프로그램 등에서 쓰이는 코드·용어의 일람표》
a walking[living] dictionary 살아 있는 사전, 박식한 사람
the Dictionary of National Biography 영국 인명 사전 《略 DNB》
Synonym Dictionary: A Comprehensive Guide
When it comes to writing, finding the right words to express yourself can be challenging. That's where a synonym dictionary can be helpful. In this article, we will cover everything you need to know about synonym dictionaries: what they are, how they work, and the best ones to use.
What is a synonym dictionary?
A synonym dictionary is a reference book or online tool that provides words with similar meanings to a given word. These dictionaries can be categorized based on their focus, such as a general thesaurus or a specialized synonym dictionary for a particular field.
How do synonym dictionaries work?
Synonym dictionaries are organized in alphabetical order, with each entry containing a word and its synonyms. Some synonym dictionaries also include antonyms, related words, and usage notes.
To use a synonym dictionary, start by looking up the word you want to replace. Then, browse the list of synonyms, noting any that seem like a good fit. Finally, choose the synonym that best fits your intended meaning and style.