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Definitions from the WebSyononymsDescription:Syononyms is a common misspelling of the term "synonyms." Synonyms are words that have a similar or identical meaning to each other, often used to add variety and avoid repetition in speech or writing. They provide alternative options to express the same idea or concept. Sense 1: Similar WordsAs nouns, synonyms refer to words that share a similar meaning or concept. They can be used interchangeably to convey the same idea. For example, "big" and "large" are synonyms as they both describe something of significant size. Related Products: Synonym Dictionary, Thesaurus Sample sentence 1: He is extremely intelligent, very smart, and incredibly bright. Sample sentence 2: The sunset painted the sky in magnificent shades of red, orange, and pink. Sense 2: Alternative ExpressionsIn a broader sense, synonyms can also be used to describe alternative expressions, phrases, or idioms with a similar meaning. For instance, "hit the sack," "hit the hay," and "hit the pit" are synonyms meaning to go to sleep. Related Products: Idiom Dictionary, Phrasebook Sample sentence 1: She jumped for joy when she received her acceptance letter. Sample sentence 2: I often feel under the weather when it's raining. Sense 3: Lexical SimilarityAnother usage of synonyms is observed in linguistics and language acquisition, where they refer to words with similar lexical properties, such as pronunciation or spelling. However, their meanings may not necessarily align. For example, "flour" and "flower" are lexical synonyms since they share almost identical spellings and pronunciation, but have completely different meanings. Sample sentence 1: She baked a cake using wheat flour. Sample sentence 2: The garden was decorated with colorful flowers. | ||||
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