Words with the same or similar meaning are known as synonyms. They can enhance language richness and help convey precise meanings in various contexts. For example, "happy" and "joyful" are synonyms, both expressing a positive emotional state. Utilizing synonyms can improve writing style and prevent repetition.
A reference that lists words that have the same or similar meaning of the word you are looking up
No. The word is greek and describes words with similar meaning, but not exactly the same. There is a different word for words with exactly the same meaning and that would sound something like 'tautosims'. Not sure if this word exists in English though. Yannis
similar meaning
They can mean the same thing, other similar words are: sadly, distressfuly, terribly, severely, grievously.
Diligent . . . Indefatigable Morose . . . Apathetic Connoisseur . . . Cognoscente
== == Similar words are called "synonyms."Synonyms
The word for a word that is similar to another in meaning is synonym.
Words that mean about the same thing are called synonyms.Synonyms.
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Similar words are resolve, decipher, interpret, unlock or explain
A reference that lists words that have the same or similar meaning of the word you are looking up
Synonyms are words that are similar to another word in meaning. Synonyms for pretty would be attractive, fetching, cute, and appealing.
No. The word is greek and describes words with similar meaning, but not exactly the same. There is a different word for words with exactly the same meaning and that would sound something like 'tautosims'. Not sure if this word exists in English though. Yannis
similar meaning
Some words that contain the root word "onym" are synonym (meaning a word with a similar meaning), antonym (meaning a word with the opposite meaning), and homonym (meaning a word that sounds the same but has a different meaning).
They can mean the same thing, other similar words are: sadly, distressfuly, terribly, severely, grievously.
The word "homophone" is derived from the Greek words "homos" meaning "same" and "phōnē" meaning "sound." It refers to words that have the same (or similar) pronunciation but different meanings and spellings.