Antonyms 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

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:4.0 / 1 vote

1. synonymous

   Antonyms:
   opposed in meaning, not identical

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

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. synonymousadjective

   (of words) meaning the same or nearly the same

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

How to use synonymous in a sentence?

1. Malcolm Turnbull:

   We all woke up this morning shocked and bitterly disappointed by the news from South Africa, it seemed completely beyond belief that the Australian cricket team had been involved in cheating. After all, our cricketers are role models and cricket is synonymous with fair play.

2. Raquel Santos:

   Carnival is synonymous with partying, and animals are too. They give us so much happiness, i couldn't wait for this. Now that I see them all cute and dressed up, I want to squeeze them all.

3. The Berkeley:

   This will be synonymous with Gilroy and that's not fair, this was their thing. It just ruined the legacy of a small town.

4. Kevin Comerford:

   While there may be some overlap, processed foods are not synonymous with canned foods, canned fruits and vegetables are better than no fruits or vegetables. Many canned fruits and vegetables can even be considered comparable to fresh options.

5. 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.

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