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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   • ▪ a taxonomic name which has the same application as another, especially one which has been superseded and is no longer valid.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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   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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   Need synonyms for definition? Here's a list of similar words from our thesaurus that you can use instead. Contexts . An exact statement or description of the meaning of a word or phrase. An interpretation of the nature, scope, or meaning of something. The degree of distinctness in the presentation of an object, image, or sound.

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   What does synonym mean?

   • 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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   • Spelling Bee Quiz Can you outdo past winners of the National Spelli... 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.

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   What is an example of a synonym?

   • 1. Examples of synonyms in this sense are "environment" and "surroundings" and the verbs "tear" and "rip." 2. Examples include "Gotham" and "New York." Get the Synonym mug. A word you use when you don't know how to spell the first one.

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   What is a definition of a word?

   • “The exact definition of the word you're referring to can be found in any dictionary.” An interpretation of the nature, scope, or meaning of something “I'm not sure I agree with your definition of what constitutes good dancing.” The degree of distinctness in the presentation of an object, image, or sound

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   definition. noun. These are words and phrases related to definition. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of definition. Write a clear definition for the word deep. Synonym. statement of meaning. The club must give a clear definition of its goals. Synonyms. description. as of nature. purpose. limits.

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   6 days ago · Synonyms of 'definition' in American English. 1 (noun) in the sense of explanation. Synonyms. explanation. clarification. elucidation. exposition. statement of meaning. 2 (noun) in the sense of sharpness. Synonyms. sharpness. clarity. contrast. distinctness. focus. precision. Synonyms of 'definition' in British English. definition.

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   A synonym is a word that means the same thing as another word. If you replace a word in a sentence with its synonym, the meaning of the sentence won't really change that much.

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   4 days ago · 1 (noun) in the sense of description. Definition. a statement of the meaning of a word or phrase. There is no general agreement on a standard definition of sanity. Synonyms. description. interpretation. explanation. clarification. exposition. explication. elucidation. statement of meaning. See examples for synonyms.