Category - Internet
Topic - Google Tools
Issue - Dictionary Definitions and Thesaurus Terms
Tiptoid -
Did you know that if you go to www.Google.com and type a word in the search box that you don't know the meaning of, a dictionary definition pops up? Well it's true, so here are the easy steps to finding out the official dictionary meaning of one of our favorite words, “Imagination.”
• Go to www.Google.com.
• In the search bar type “Define:” (see below)
• After you type “Define:” type in the word you want to look up - in this case, imagination.
• Click on Google Search.
• You will see this screen.
. To find the meaning you want to use, select definitions on the screen, or click on the links.
Google also searches out Thesaurus terms. A quick reference source of synonyms and antonyms is a handy vocabulary builder. Here's what Jennifer and I did to find a list of Thesaurus terms for our word “imagination.”
• Type synonym:imagination in the search box.
• When the page comes up, look for the results line to the right. There you will see, in blue, the words synonym:imagination. Click on imagination.
• The following page comes up, providing you with a list of synonyms and antonyms.
Words are fun to know about and use. So is Google. Jennifer and I hope you enjoy using Google's handy word tools, too.
Glossary -
Definition - a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
Thesaurus - a list of all the subject headings or descriptors used in a particular database, catalog, or index
Find Out More -
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=define%3A+define&btnG=Search
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Submitted by - Lam Doan and Jennifer Vo
Site Manager - Chris Ricci
June 2007