Definition

In a way that means the same as another word or phrase.

Example

The two words can be used synonymously in this context.

Conversation

Did you know that "happy" and "joyful" can be used synonymously?

Yeah, I guess they have similar meanings.

Right! It's interesting how many words we use synonymously without realizing it.

Totally, language can be so rich that way!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Synonymously → It is formed from "syn-" (meaning together) and "onymos" (from Greek, meaning name) and the suffix "-ously" (meaning in a manner). The word describes the manner in which two or more words share the same name or meaning together.

Memory Tip

Think of words that share the same 'name' ('onymos') 'together' ('syn-') — that's why synonymously means in a way that words have the same meaning.

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