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Synonym

noun
/ˈsɪnənɪm/

Meaning

a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language
a word or phrase that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word

Example Sentences

Happy and joyful are synonyms.

In this sentence, 'big' is a synonym of 'large'.

Example Expressions

near synonym

Synonyms

equivalent, alternative, substitute, parallel, cognate
Entry 1
equivalent, alternative, substitute
Entry 2
equivalent, alternative, substitute, parallel, cognate

Antonyms

antonym, opposite, contrary, contrast
Entry 1
antonym, opposite, contrary
Entry 2
antonym, opposite, contrast

Collocations

synonym for, close synonym, perfect synonym, synonym dictionary, exact synonym, list of synonyms, find a synonym, synonym set
Entry 1
synonym for, close synonym, perfect synonym, synonym dictionary
Entry 2
close synonym, exact synonym, list of synonyms, find a synonym, synonym set

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