synonymous

/si'nɔniməs/

Thân thiện

"Happy" and "joyful" are synonymous words.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having the same or a very similar meaning: Describes words or phrases that express the same or nearly the same concept.
   • Closely associated with or suggestive of something else: Used to indicate that one thing is so closely linked to another that it effectively represents it.

Usage

• The adjective synonymous is primarily used to describe the relationship between words. It is often followed by the preposition "with" when linking the two items being compared.
• It can also be used in a broader, non-linguistic sense to indicate that one concept is inextricably linked to another.

Examples

• Linguistic Meaning:
  • In many contexts, 'happy' and 'joyful' are considered synonymous.
  • The word 'big' is synonymous with 'large'.
• Figurative/Non-Linguistic Meaning:
  • For many, the brand name is synonymous with quality and reliability.
  • His name has become synonymous with political scandal.

Advanced Usage

• "to be synonymous with": To be so closely connected that one thing represents the other.
  • In the tech industry, innovation is synonymous with survival.

Variants and Related Words

• Synonym (n): A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word.
  • 'Rapid' is a synonym for 'fast'.
• Synonymy (n): The state of being synonymous; the study of synonyms.
  • The synonymy between these terms is well documented.

Synonyms

• Equivalent: Equal in value, measure, force, effect, or meaning.
• Identical in meaning: Having exactly the same meaning.
• Interchangeable: Capable of being used in place of each other.

Antonyms

• Antonymous: Having the opposite meaning.
• Different in meaning: Not having the same meaning.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. (of words) meaning the same or nearly the same