adj
Uncommon
synonymous
sih-NO-nih-muhs
Synonymous (adj) means having the same or a very similar meaning as another word or phrase. Example: “Huge" is roughly synonymous with "enormous.”
adj
1
Having the same or a very similar meaning as another word or phrase.
""Huge" is roughly synonymous with "enormous.""
2
So closely associated with something that the two are thought of as almost the same thing.
"His name became synonymous with quality craftsmanship."
"For many fans, the brand is synonymous with reliability."
How to use synonymous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMeaning the same thing, or being so strongly linked with something that people treat the two as equivalent.
Common pairings
synonymous with success
become synonymous with
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek sunonumos, built from syn- ("together, alike") and onoma ("name").
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What does “synonymous” mean?
The word “synonymous” means having the same or a very similar meaning as another word or phrase. In plain terms, meaning the same thing, or being so strongly linked with something that people treat the two as equivalent.
How do you pronounce “synonymous”?
“Synonymous” is pronounced sih-NO-nih-muhs (/sɪˈnɑnɪməs/ in IPA).
How do you use “synonymous” in a sentence?
Here is “synonymous” used in a sentence: “"Huge" is roughly synonymous with "enormous.".”
What is another word for “synonymous”?
Words with a similar meaning to “synonymous” include synonymal, synonymic and synonymical.
What is the opposite of “synonymous”?
The opposite of “synonymous” — its antonyms — are antonymous, asynonymous, nonsynonymous and unsynonymous.
What part of speech is “synonymous”?
“Synonymous” is an adjective.
Where does the word “synonymous” come from?
The word “synonymous” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek sunonumos, built from syn- ("together, alike") and onoma ("name").
Is “synonymous” a common word?
“Synonymous” is an uncommon word in modern English.
