Simple meaning
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.
Example sentences
Synonym in a sentence
easy
Big and large are synonyms.
medium
Using synonyms can make writing less repetitive.
hard
Some synonyms are close in meaning but fit different tones.
Synonyms
Words like Synonym
similar wordA plain-language synonym description.
near matchShows meanings are often close, not always exact.
Antonyms
Opposite words
antonymAn antonym is an opposite word.
oppositeOpposites contrast rather than match.
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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Practice 1
What is a synonym?
synonym means a synonym is a same-meaning or close-meaning word.
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