A synonym is a word, morpheme, or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word, morpheme, or phrase in a given language. For example, in the English language, the words begin, start, commence, and initiate are all synonyms of one another: they are synonymous.
What does Synoyms mean?
1 : having the character of a synonym also : alike in meaning or significance. 2 : having the same connotations, implications, or reference to runners, Boston is synonymous with marathon — Runners World.
What are synonyms give examples?
What Is A Synonym?
- For example, the word “walk” has synonyms like “stroll,” “amble,” “saunter,” or “go.” – These words have an identical meaning to the word “walk.”
- Words that are similar but not identical are called near synonyms.
