synonymous
/si'nɔniməs/
Definition
- 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.
Adjective
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(of words) meaning the same or nearly the same
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