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Definition of synonymous adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

synonymous

adjective
 
/sɪˈnɒnɪməs/
 
/sɪˈnɑːnɪməs/
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  1. (of words or expressions) having the same, or nearly the same, meaning
    • Few words are truly synonymous.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • seem
    • become
    adverb
    • exactly
    • almost
    • largely
    preposition
    • with
    See full entry
  2. synonymous (with something) so closely connected with something that the two things appear to be the same
    • Wealth is not necessarily synonymous with happiness.
    • The Delson name is synonymous with excellence in audio.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • seem
    • become
    adverb
    • exactly
    • almost
    • largely
    preposition
    • with
    See full entry
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