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Other

Thesaurus.com: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
To use the thesaurus at Thesaurus.com, simply type a word in the gold search box at the top of the page and click the 'Search' button. A list of synonyms and antonyms will be returned.
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The Write Place

Literacy Education Online: How to Use a Thesaurus

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A good overview of what a thesaurus is and how best to use one. Also includes the difference between the two forms of thesauri and explains how to choose the correct synonym to use. L.9-10.4c References
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University of Chicago

The University of Chicago: Roget's Thesaurus Search Form

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Enter any word and get tons of words that mean the same thing (or close to it)
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Other

Dictionary.com

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Look up any word by typing the entry at the top. Includes word of the day, links to foreign language dictionaries, and link to a thesaurus. L.9-10.4c References, L.9-10.4d Verify meaning, L.11-12.4c References, L.9-10.4d Verify meaning,...
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Other

The Phrase Finder

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Use this tool to find the origins and meanings of phrases, sayings and cliches.
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English Club

English Club: Learn English: Vocabulary: Topic Vocabulary Reference

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Links to information and lists of English words and phrases by category. Includes information on the difference between a dictionary and thesaurus, synonyms and antonyms, confusing words, figures of speech, eponyms, euphemisms, sayings,...