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Big and large are synonyms.
What does Synonym mean?
a synonym is a same-meaning or close-meaning word.
Dictionary definition
A word with the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.
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Synonym in a sentence
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Using synonyms can make writing less repetitive.
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Some synonyms are close in meaning but fit different tones.
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Practice 1
What does synonym mean?
Synonym means a synonym is a same-meaning or close-meaning word.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to synonym?
Similar word is close in meaning to synonym in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for synonym?
Antonym contrasts with synonym in this context.
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sin · uh · nim · strongest beat: sin
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WordSynonym.
Partnoun.
MeaningSynonym means a synonym is a same-meaning or close-meaning word.
ExampleExample: Big and large are synonyms.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- sin · uh · nim
- Strongest beat
- sin
- Ending
- nim
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on sin.
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Synonyms
Words like Synonym
similar wordClose in meaning when synonym means a synonym is a same-meaning or close-meaning word.
near matchClose in meaning when synonym means a synonym is a same-meaning or close-meaning word.
same-meaning wordClose in meaning when synonym means a synonym is a same-meaning or close-meaning word.
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Word family
Synonym word family
Base word
synonym
noun
synonyms
More than one similar-meaning word.
adjective
synonymous
Having similar meaning.
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Understand Synonym
Hint for students
a synonym is a same-meaning or close-meaning word.
Common mix-up
Synonym is not the same as antonym. Synonym means a synonym is a same-meaning or close-meaning word.
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Read this model sentence: Using synonyms can make writing less repetitive. Clue words: using, synonyms, make. Underline clue words that show why synonym fits instead of antonym. Now write one new sentence that shows synonym without using the word synonym. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show synonym?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Using synonyms can make writing less repetitive." Why does synonym fit better than antonym?
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