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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   • ▪ a taxonomic name which has the same application as another, especially one which has been superseded and is no longer valid.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. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › meaningMEANING - 42 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   Synonyms and antonyms of. meaning. in English. meaning. noun. These are words and phrases related to meaning. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of meaning. Look up the meaning of the word in the dictionary.

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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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   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.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › meaningMEANING Synonyms | Collins English Thesaurus

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   Apr 29, 2024 · Synonyms for MEANING in English: significance, message, explanation, substance, value, import, implication, drift, interpretation, essence, ….

7. 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.

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

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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).