Do you ever consult a Thesaurus when writing?

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  1. DanaTeresa profile image77
    DanaTeresaposted 11 years ago

    Do you ever consult a Thesaurus when writing?

  2. Karmallama profile image71
    Karmallamaposted 11 years ago

    I think that I consult a thesaurus for almost everything. I had a pocket one that got so used it fell apart. Now, I thank heavens for the synonyns option in microsoft word. My personal opinion is that it is one of the most important tools a writer can have

  3. WebsiteConfetti profile image60
    WebsiteConfettiposted 11 years ago

    I often consult a thesaurus, well Microsoft Word's version of one anyway.

  4. Hyphenbird profile image83
    Hyphenbirdposted 11 years ago

    Yes I do. I find it handy and my word choices are better. This is a competitive business and I want to be seen as a professional. Using tools like a thesaurus is wise and pays off.

  5. teaches12345 profile image78
    teaches12345posted 11 years ago

    Yes, It is a book that I keep on my desk and on my iphone for reference. If needed, I will go online and search for a word options as well.

  6. ccornblatt profile image89
    ccornblattposted 11 years ago

    The only time I use a thesaurus, or the synonyms option, is when I am thinking of a certain word but cannot quite find it. The thesaurus can help to jog my brain so I can find the word I was looking for. I think it is best to use the words that first come to mind because they are often those best fit for the job. I have read many papers where people have obviously looked up synonyms and didn't know what the word meant but used it anyway. This can make someone look very unprofessional, so I don't recommend using any words that you have not heard or seen in context or that you are not sure you have a firm grasp of.

  7. duffsmom profile image61
    duffsmomposted 11 years ago

    I don't do it often but if I find I am overusing a word, then I will check to see if there is some word I haven't thought of.

  8. carter06 profile image67
    carter06posted 11 years ago

    Absolutely, all the time on my computer when writing, it's my most used writing tool.

  9. teyeger82 profile image62
    teyeger82posted 11 years ago

    I do because I often find myself using the same word repetitively. I am often able to come up with words that read better anyway.

  10. joanwz profile image81
    joanwzposted 11 years ago

    Absolutely. It's one of my favorite writing tools. Helps me find the words with just the right nuance.

  11. profile image0
    Duchess OBluntposted 11 years ago

    Often.  It's one of my favourite tools.  Sometimes there is a word just in the back of my head.  I know it.  But for some reason it resists my memory probes.  Using a thesaurus is usually my last resort.  And almost always works

  12. networmed profile image59
    networmedposted 11 years ago

    I do, specially that English is not my primary language.

 
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