synonym (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈsɪnənɪm/
Definition
A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language.
Examples
The thesaurus lists 'happy' as a synonym for 'joyful'.
Can you think of a synonym for 'difficult'?
This word is a close synonym of the one we used yesterday.
How to Use synonym
- synonym for (prepositional phrase)
- Used to ask for or provide a word with a similar meaning. — "What's a synonym for 'big'?"
Synonyms of synonym
Words with a similar meaning to synonym:
Antonyms of synonym
Words with the opposite meaning to synonym:
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