B2nounlanguageeducation
US/ˈsɪn.ə.nɪm/
UK/ˈsɪn.ə.nɪm/
a word that means almost the same as another word in the same language
In context
"Big" and "large" are synonyms, but they are not always interchangeable.
Use a synonym for "good" so that your essay does not sound repetitive.
The dictionary gives three synonyms for the word "begin".
Words that go with synonym
noun + preposition
- a synonym forIs there a synonym for "happy"?
- a synonym of"Buy" is a synonym of "purchase".
verb + noun
- find a synonymTry to find a synonym for this word.
- use a synonymUse a synonym instead of repeating the word.
adjective + noun
- close synonym"Quick" and "fast" are close synonyms.
- exact synonymThere is almost no exact synonym in any language.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a synonym withCorrect: a synonym for