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Syntonym

Description:

A 'syntonym' is a linguistic term referring to a word or phrase that has similar syntactical characteristics or functions within a given context, while having different meanings. It is a contrast to a true synonym, as syntonyms have different semantic significance despite their resemblance.

Sample Sentences:

• 1. The terms 'stop' and 'halt' are syntonyms since they can be used interchangeably in the context of ceasing movement, even though they have different definitions.
• 2. The words 'buy' and 'purchase' are often considered syntonyms as they share similar syntactic properties but possess discrete meanings.
• 3. 'She listened to his strange tale with rapt attention,' here the words 'strange' and 'rapt' act as syntonyms, both describing the intense level of attention.

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