Definition synonymous in American English

synonymous adjective

adjective

/sɪˈnɑnɪməs/

if two words are synonymous, they have the same meaning or almost the same meaning

Example

"Frightened" and "afraid" are synonymous.

Synonyms and related words

agglutinative classical cognate

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if one person, thing, or idea is synonymous with another, there is an extremely close connection between them, so that you cannot think of one without also thinking of the other

Example

wines, cheeses, and other products that have become synonymous with France

Synonyms and related words

connected related corresponding

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