Synonyms for synonymous
sɪˈnɒn ə məssyn·ony·mous

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1. synonymousadjective

   Antonyms:
   antonymous, nonsynonymous

2. synonymousadjective

   Antonyms:
   antonymous, nonsynonymous

3. synonymousadjective

   Antonyms:
   nonsynonymous, antonymous

4. synonymousadjective

   Antonyms:
   nonsynonymous, antonymous

5. synonymousadjective

   Antonyms:
   nonsynonymous

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1. synonymous

   Synonymous (Greek syn, together, and onyma, name) strictly signifies being interchangeable names for the same thing, or being one of two or more interchangeable names for the same thing; to say that two words are synonymous is strictly to say they are alike, equivalent, identical, or the same in meaning; but the use of synonymous in this strict sense is somewhat rare, and rather with reference to statements than to words.

   To say that we are morally developed is synonymous with saying that we have reaped what some one has suffered for us.

   H. W. Beecher Royal Truths p. 294. [Ticknor & Fields '66.]

   In the strictest sense, synonymous words scarcely exist; rarely, if ever, are any two words in any language equivalent or identical in meaning; where a difference in meaning can not easily be shown, a difference in usage commonly exists, so that the words are not interchangeable. By synonymous words (or synonyms) we usually understand words that coincide or nearly coincide in some part of their meaning, and may hence within certain limits be used interchangeably, while outside of those limits they may differ very greatly in meaning and use. It is the office of a work on synonyms to point out these correspondences and differences, that language may have the flexibility that comes from freedom of selection within the common limits, with the perspicuity and precision that result from exact choice of the fittest words to express each shade of meaning outside of the common limits. To consider synonymous words identical is fatal to accuracy; to forget that they are similar, to some extent equivalent, and sometimes interchangeable, is destructive of freedom and variety.

   Synonyms:
   alike, correspondent, corresponding, equivalent, identical, interchangeable, like, same, similar, synonymic

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1. synonymous

   Synonyms:
   equivalent, tantamount, alike in meaning, identical, interchangeable

   Antonyms:
   opposed in meaning, not identical

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1. synonymousadjective

   (of words) meaning the same or nearly the same

   Antonyms:
   complementary, contrastive, antonymous, contrary, contradictory, converse, incompatible

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1. synonymousadjective

   Synonyms:
   equivalent, of the same meaning, of similar meaning, that express the same idea

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1. List of paraphrases for "synonymous":

   synonym

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1. John Kristofferson:

   It's been amazing to dig in to my dad's catalog and history with this seasoned group of professionals, the name has alwayas been synonymous with songwriting as an art, and we're excited to reintroduce his work to new and old fans alike. We have many exciting projects in the works and I look forward to getting them out into the world.

2. De Quinto:

   The Coca-Cola Red Disc has become a signature element of the brand, synonymous with great taste, uplift and refreshment.

3. Chau Trinh-Shevrin:

   It is important to note that access to health insurance is not synonymous with access to care.

4. Chris Thompson:

   We want travelers from all over the world to expand their view of United States beyond our bustling urban environments and really become synonymous with natural beauty, rich history and breaking adventure.

5. Sean Penn:

   It’s important to entertain if entertainment is not synonymous with Donald Trump’s behavior, too much of film is today.