Synonyms of synonym
5 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for synonym is near-synonym. Other synonyms of synonym are parasynonym and plesionym. The opposite of synonym is antonym.
Synonyms and similar words for synonym
nounA term (word or phrase) which is synonymous with others.
- poecilonymAny of several names for a thing; an alternative name.
- near-synonymSynonym of parasynonym.
- parasynonymA term (word or phrase) which is parasynonymous with others, but not necessarily considered a synonym.
- plesionymSynonym of parasynonym.
nounAll senses.
- synonymumSynonym.
Opposite of synonym
Meaning of synonym
- noun A term (word or phrase) which is synonymous with others.
- noun The subset of those names other than the one to be used according to the rules.
- noun Any name that has been applied to a taxon other than the one to be used, including those not allowed by the rules such as misspellings or nomina nuda.
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Questions about synonyms of synonym
- What is another word for synonym?
- Synonym has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as near-synonym, parasynonym and plesionym.
- What is the opposite of synonym?
- The opposite of synonym is antonym. Other antonyms of synonym are opposite.
- What does synonym mean?
- Synonym means a term (word or phrase) which is synonymous with others.
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