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- [si-non-uh-muh s]
- /sɪˈnɒn ə məs/
- /sɪˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [si-non-uh-muh s]
- /sɪˈnɒn ə məs/
Definitions of synonymous word
- adjective synonymous having the character of synonyms or a synonym; equivalent in meaning; expressing or implying the same idea. 1
- adjective synonymous similar in meaning 1
- adjective synonymous If you say that one thing is synonymous with another, you mean that the two things are very closely associated with each other so that one suggests the other or one cannot exist without the other. 0
- adjective synonymous being a synonym (of) 0
- adjective synonymous closely associated (with) or suggestive (of) 0
- adjective synonymous of, or having the nature of, a synonym; equivalent or similar in meaning 0
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Origin of synonymous
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < Medieval Latin synōnymus < Greek synṓnymos, equivalent to syn- syn- + -ōnym- -onym + -os adj. suffix; see -ous
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Parts of speech for Synonymous
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
synonymous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
synonymous usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for synonymous
adj synonymous
- aforementioned — If you refer to the aforementioned person or subject, you mean the person or subject that has already been mentioned.
- as good as — 'As good as' can be used to mean 'almost.'
- carbon-copy — a duplicate of anything written or typed, made by using a photocopier or, formerly, by using carbon paper. Abbreviation: cc. a copy of an email or other electronic document that is sent to one or more people in addition to the primary addressee. Abbreviation: cc.
- commutable — (of a punishment) capable of being reduced in severity
- copier — A copier is a machine which makes exact copies of writing or pictures on paper, usually by a photographic process.
adjective synonymous
- cloner — someone who is involved in cloning
- correspondent — A correspondent is a newspaper or television journalist, especially one who specializes in a particular type of news.
- equivalent — Equal in value, amount, function, meaning, etc.
- identified — to recognize or establish as being a particular person or thing; verify the identity of: to identify handwriting; to identify the bearer of a check.
- workalike — (computing) A computer capable of running software designed for another.
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