Synonymous Meaning in English

word

US

səˈnɑnəməs

suh-NAH-nuh-muhs

UK

sɪnˈɒnɪməs

sin-ON-ih-muhs

Definition

If two words or expressions are synonymous, they have the same or very similar meanings. It can also mean closely associated with or strongly connected to something.

Usage & Nuances

Used mostly in formal or academic contexts to discuss vocabulary and meaning, or to describe things that are closely linked in people's minds. Often appears as 'synonymous with'. Not all similar words are truly synonymous (

• Spanish: sinónimo - equivalente
• Portuguese (BR): sinônimo - equivalente
• Portuguese (PT): sinónimo - equivalente
• Chinese (Simplified): 同义的 - 等同的
• Chinese (Traditional): 同義的 - 等同的
• Hindi: समानार्थक - पर्यायवाची
• Arabic: مرادف - مكافئ
• Bengali: সমার্থক - ঘনিষ্ঠভাবে জড়িত
• Russian: синоним - тесно связанный
• Japanese: 同義 - 密接に関連した
• Vietnamese: đồng nghĩa - gắn liền với
• Korean: 동의어 - 밀접하게 연관된
• Turkish: eşanlamlı - yakından bağlantılı
• Urdu: مترادف - گہرے تعلق والا
• Indonesian: sinonim - sangat terkait

Example Sentences

Happiness is synonymous with joy.

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'Big' and 'large' are synonymous words.

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Honesty should be synonymous with leadership.

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In this town, his name is synonymous with kindness.

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Being late is almost synonymous with him.

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For many people, Paris is synonymous with romance.

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