Synonymous

/sɪˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or phrase.

The words 'happy' and 'joyful' are often considered synonymous.

Equivalent in connotation, meaning, or effect.

In many contexts, 'freedom' is synonymous with 'liberty'.

Closely associated with or suggestive of something.

For many people, the name 'Einstein' is synonymous with genius.

Interchangeable in meaning or function.

In legal terms, 'murder' is synonymous with 'homicide'.

Derived from the Latin word 'synonymus', from Greek 'synonymos' which means 'having the same name'.

synonymous with success

Strongly associated with achieving success.

synonymous terms

Words or phrases that have the same meaning.

used synonymously

Used in the same way or to indicate the same concept.

synonym

A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase.

antonym

A word that means the opposite of another word.

homonym

A word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning.

In sync

When we think alike, our ideas are in sync, making our opinions synonymous.

On the same page

When discussing our project, it was clear we were on the same page about our goals, making our views synonymous.