The dictionary and thesaurus have one goal: to give you the right word for your meaning. The dictionary part is simply a collection of words. The thesaurus portion gives you synonyms and antonyms (alternative words with the same meaning), which is the difference between a dictionary and a thesaurus.

To be clear: synonyms and antonyms are helpful. But, there is more. The dictionary gives you writing tips. And, if you want to go further, there are even advanced search tools.

Writing Tips

Many people think of synonyms as "related words," but in reality, synonyms are not related, and there is more to it than just writing "cat," "catalog," "catch," and "cat." You have to know how to find synonyms and antonyms. You can start here. And if you want to learn more, there is more.