Synonym

synonym

noun zue-no-NUEM Rare

Origin: from Greek synonymos

Also means

word with the same meaning

Usage Note

Synonym describes a word that shares meaning with another. In German, sinnverwandtes Wort is used interchangeably in everyday speech. Plural Synonyme.

Examples

"„Froh” und „fröhlich” sind Synonyme."

Natural Translation

'Froh' and 'fröhlich' are synonyms.

Literal Translation

'Happy' and 'cheerful' are synonyms.

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