Meaning & Definition of word "Synonymously"

Synonymously

/sɪˈnɒnɪməsli/

adverb:

  • 1. In a way that indicates that two or more words or expressions have the same or nearly the same meaning.
    • Example: The terms 'big' and 'large' can be used synonymously in most contexts.
  • 2. In a manner that implies equivalence or similarity.
    • Example: In this lecture, the professor talked about 'happiness' and 'joy' synonymously, emphasizing their overlap.
  • 3. In a way that requires or suggests equal significance.
    • Example: The words 'freedom' and 'liberty' are often used synonymously in political discourse.
  • 4. In a manner that allows interchangeability without changing the meaning.
    • Example: Although they describe slightly different concepts, 'subscriber' and 'member' are often used synonymously in this context.
  • 5. In a context where terms are understood to be equivalent.
    • Example: In many scientific texts, 'species' and 'kind' are sometimes used synonymously.

Etymology

Derived from 'synonym' and the suffix '-ously', indicating manner.

Common Phrases and Expressions

used synonymously:

refers to terms that can be exchanged without altering meaning.

synonymous with:

indicates that two terms have the same meaning.

Related Words

synonym:

A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

interchangeable:

Able to be swapped or exchanged without affecting the meaning.

Slang Meanings of synonymously

Meaning: Used in the same way.

Example Sentence: People often use 'big' and 'large' synonymously.

Meaning: When something is considered the same.

Example Sentence: In casual conversation, some use 'wanna' and 'want to' synonymously.