synonym
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.
Pronunciation
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sinuhnimSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈsɪnənɪm
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
semantics
A term (word or phrase) which is synonymous with others.
taxonomy
Any of the various names that could in theory be used for a taxon in accordance with the relevant rules.
databases
An alternative (often shorter) name defined for an object in a database.
verb
transitive
To make synonymous.
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