synonym

synonyme

Mot ou expression qui a le même sens qu’un autre mot ou une autre expression.

En anglais simple : 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.

Comment l'utiliser : a synonym for/of something (In this sentence, "start" is a synonym for "begin".)

Synonymes : equivalent

Contraires : antonym

Expressions courantes : synonym for something, exact synonym, use a synonym

synonyme

Mot dont le sens est presque le même que celui d’un autre mot.

En anglais simple : 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".

Comment l'utiliser : a synonym for/of something ("Slender" is a synonym for "thin", but it sounds more positive.)

Synonymes : near equivalent

Contraires : antonym

Expressions courantes : near synonym, synonym for something, approximate synonym