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synonym

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Forms: synonyms

synonym means: A word or phrase with the same meaning as another word or phrase.

noun

SAME MEANINGB1

A word or phrase with the same meaning as another word or phrase.

  • A synonym has the same meaning as another word.
  • Can you suggest a synonym for this word?
  • She replaced the repeated words with synonyms.

How to use it: a synonym for/of something (In this sentence, "start" is a synonym for "begin".)

Similar words: equivalent

Opposites: antonym

Common phrases: synonym for something, exact synonym, use a synonym

SIMILAR MEANINGB1

A word with almost the same meaning as another word.

  • These words are synonyms, but their meanings differ slightly.
  • Choose a synonym that fits the sentence.
  • The dictionary lists several possible synonyms for "sad".

How to use it: a synonym for/of something ("Slender" is a synonym for "thin", but it sounds more positive.)

Similar words: near equivalent

Opposites: antonym

Common phrases: near synonym, synonym for something, approximate synonym

Questions about synonym

What does synonym mean?

A word or phrase with the same meaning as another word or phrase.

What is synonym in other languages?

Türkçe: eş anlamlı sözcük · Español: sinónimo · Français: synonyme · Deutsch: Synonym · Italiano: sinonimo · 日本語: 同義語

How do you pronounce synonym?

It is pronounced /ˈsɪnənɪm/.

How do you use synonym in a sentence?

A synonym has the same meaning as another word. Can you suggest a synonym for this word?

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