Explanatory Thesaurus

The English language is peculiarly rich in synonyms. To write or speak to the best purpose, one should know in the first place all the words from which he may choose, and then the exact reason why in any case any particular word should be chosen.

This app will help you distinguish a word from its synonyms and analogous words and how to choose a correct word. Each entry contains explanation, etymology and sample usage of a word and its synonym. Antonym and contrasted words are also included.

THESAURUS

• Dictionary of discriminated synonyms
• 8000 entries with detailed explanation
• Spaced repetition flashcards
• 162 units

GENERAL IDEAS

• 1034 ideas
• Words grouped by general ideas
• Spaced repetition flashcards
• 21 units

ENGLISH SYNONYM ANTONYM

• 7500 synonyms with detailed explanation, 3700 antonyms
• Spaced repetition flashcards
• 13 units

DISCRIMINATED SYNONYMS

• 568 entries with detailed explanation and uasges
• Spaced repetition flashcards
• 12 units

BASIC FEATURES

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• Translation
• Built-in dictionary
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