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   Syn·o·nym

   /ˈsinəˌnim/

   

   noun

   • 1. a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language, for example shut is a synonym of close: "“shut” is a synonym of “close”"
   • ▪ a person or thing so closely associated with a particular quality or idea that the mention of their name calls it to mind: "the Victorian age is a synonym for sexual puritanism"
   • ▪ a taxonomic name which has the same application as another, especially one which has been superseded and is no longer valid.

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Latin from Greek sunōnumon, neuter (used as a noun) of the adjective sunōnumos, from sun- ‘with’ + onoma ‘name’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. synonymic adjective
   • 2. synonymity noun

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › synonymSynonym Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SYNONYM is one of two or more words or expressions of the same language that have the same or nearly the same meaning in some or all senses. How to use synonym in a sentence. Some Differences Between Synonyms and Antonyms.

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   2 days ago · Search the Merriam-Webster Thesaurus for millions of synonyms, similar words, and antonyms. Our unique ranking system helps you find the right word fast and expand your English vocabulary.

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   yy. zz. Synonym definition: a word having the same or nearly the same meaning as another word in the same language, as happy, joyful, elated. A dictionary of synonyms and antonyms (or opposites), such as <a href=https. See examples of SYNONYM used in a sentence.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › thesaurusTHESAURUS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   A synonym is a word that has the same meaning as another word. For example, huge, gigantic , massive , and large are synonyms of the word big. An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurusCambridge Thesaurus | Synonyms, antonyms and examples

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   Explore the English Thesaurus. Get clear explanations and examples of the differences between thousands of synonyms and antonyms, in both British and American English. Search for a word in the search bar, try one of the most popular articles, or browse the thesaurus A-Z.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-thesaurusMEANING Synonyms | Collins English Thesaurus

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   4 days ago · Synonyms for MEANING in English: significance, message, explanation, substance, value, import, implication, drift, interpretation, essence, ….

8. www.powerthesaurus.org › meaning › synonymsMeaning synonyms - 1 356 Words and Phrases for Meaning - Power ...

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   n. # understanding. importance. n. # substance. senses. n. Another way to say Meaning? Synonyms for Meaning (other words and phrases for Meaning).