Merriam-Webster's collegiate Thesaurus is your guide to more precise and effective use of language. You'll find:

• Easy-to-use alphabetical organization; Find answers fast.
• Concise definitions; Pinpoint the exact relationship between the main entry and its synonyms.
• Verbal illustrations; Clarify the core meaning by reviewing an example of the main entry word used in context.
• More than just synonyms; Choose from over 245,000 synonyms, antonyms, and related and contrasted words.
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