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Based on your understanding, what is the purpose of a thesaurus?

A thesaurus will provide only synonyms with additional word definitions not included in a dictionary.

A thesaurus will provide synonyms and antonyms, with additional word definitions not included in a dictionary.
A thesaurus will provide synonyms and antonyms.
A thesaurus will provide only antonyms, with additional word definitions not included in a dictionary.

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Answer:

Thesaurus will provide synonyms and antonyms. Match vocabulary with the correct antonym (opposite meaning).

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Answer:

A thesaurus will provide synonyms and antonyms.

Step-by-step explanation:

Thesauri don't typically have any definitions

(the main purpose is to find synonyms)

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