Synonym
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɪn.əˌnɪm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Synonym is a noun meaning (semantics) A term (word or phrase) which is synonymous with others.
Meaning
(semantics) A term (word or phrase) which is synonymous with others.
More Meanings
- (taxonomy) Any of the various names that could in theory be used for a taxon in accordance with the relevant rules.
- (databases) An alternative (often shorter) name defined for an object in a database.
- (transitive) To make synonymous.
Example Sentences
“Happy” is a synonym of “glad”.
Near-synonyms: near-synonym, parasynonym, plesionym
The proportion of English words that have an exact synonym is small.
[…] if that properly belongs to the Saltatorii section, which Fabricius seems to believe by his synonyming it with his C. Viminalis […]
Word Forms
- synonyms
- synonime
- synonyme
- synonyming
- synonymed
Synonyms for synonym
Depending on context, synonyms include synonymum, poecilonym, near-synonym, parasynonym, plesionym.
Antonyms for synonym
Common opposites include antonym, opposite.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include synonymy, synonymous, poecilonym, same, byword, equivalent.
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