A thesaurus provides synonyms - words that mean the same. They also often provide antonyms - words that mean the opposite. Words are arranged in alphabetical order.

LIBRARY LOCATION:

A thesaurus is considered a type of dictionary so it is shelved in the reference section of the library.

Browse the reference section call numbers in the 400's or search the online catalog using "thesaurus" in the title field or "synonyms" in the subject field.

ONLINE ACCESS:

Online encyclopedias usually include access to a thesaurus.