synonym
noun/ˈsɪnəˌnɪm/
Frequency rank: #11,432 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.
Example sentence
The word 'joyful' is considered a close synonym of the word 'happy'.
Synonyms & related words
More words in ranks 11,401–11,500
- standoffa deadlock or stalemate between two equally matched opponents who neither side can break.
- statelyimpressive and dignified in appearance or manner.
- sugarycontaining a lot of sugar; excessively sweet in taste or manner.
- suitablyin a way that is right or appropriate for a particular situation.
- supernovaa massive stellar explosion in which a star suddenly increases greatly in brightness before fading.
- tantruma sudden outburst of uncontrolled anger or frustration, especially in a young child.
- tectonicrelating to the structure of the earth's crust and the large-scale processes that shape it; also used broadly to mean having a major or transformative effect.
- toxicologyThe scientific study of the nature, effects, and detection of poisons and toxic substances.
- transfusionThe process of transferring blood or another fluid into a person's bloodstream.
- treacherybetrayal of trust; deceitful and disloyal behavior.