Difference between Synonym and Thesaurus

What is the difference between Synonym and Thesaurus?

Synonym as a noun is a word or phrase with a meaning that is the same as, or very similar to, another word or phrase. while Thesaurus as a noun is a publication, usually in the form of a book, that provides synonyms (and sometimes antonyms) for the words of a given language.

Synonym

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A word or phrase with a meaning that is the same as, or very similar to, another word or phrase. Any of the formal names for the taxon, including the valid name (i.e. the senior synonym). Any name for the taxon, usually a validly published, formally accepted one, but often also an unpublished name.

Thesaurus

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A publication, usually in the form of a book, that provides synonyms (and sometimes antonyms) for the words of a given language.A dictionary or encyclopedia.A hierarchy of subject headings—canonic titles of themes and topics, the titles serving as search keys.

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