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Simple search on definitions

Aim: to search for the word generous in definition text

  1. Open the Full Text search panel by clicking [Show Simple Search form].

  2. Type generous into the input box.

  3. Choose definitions from the list box of searchable text areas (showing full text by default).

  4. Click [Perform Full Text search] to start the search.

  5. The results list is displayed.

  6. To go to the top of any entry, click its name (in the left-hand column). To go to the first match in any entry, click the matching term (in the right-hand column).

This is one way of using the dictionary as a thesaurus or synonym finder. In this case, for example, synonyms such as bountiful, free-handed, magnanimous, etc. are produced.

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