Definition

A word that has the same or almost the same meaning as another word in the same language.

Example

'Happy' is a synonym for 'joyful'.

Conversation

Do you know a good synonym for 'happy'?

Sure! How about 'joyful'?

That's a great one! I also thought of 'cheerful' as a synonym.

Exactly! It’s always good to have different words to express the same feeling.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Synonym → It is formed from "syn-" (meaning together) and "onym" (from Greek "onoma", meaning name). The word "synonym" refers to words that have the same or similar meanings, thus they are names that come together in meaning.

Memory Tip

Think of words that are 'together' ('syn-') in meaning, as they share the same 'name' ('onym'). This helps you remember that a synonym is a word that means the same as another.

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