Synonym Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)
synonym
noun
plural
synonyms
synonym
/ˈsɪnəˌnɪm/
noun
plural
synonyms
Britannica Dictionary definition of SYNONYM
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1
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a word that has the same meaning as another word in the same language
- “Small” and “little” are synonyms.
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— often + for or of
- Can you think of a synonym for “original”?
- “Small” is a synonym of “little.”
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— opposite antonym
2
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a word, name, or phrase that very strongly suggests a particular idea, quality, etc.
— + for
- He is a tyrant whose name has become a synonym for oppression.
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