Meaning
synonym, byword
- a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another
- something so closely associated with a quality that it is considered equivalent to it (byword, equivalent)
In a sentence
Puoi suggerirmi un sinonimo adatto per questa parola?
Can you suggest a suitable synonym for this word?
Per molti viaggiatori, quel marchio è sinonimo di eccellenza.
For many travelers, that brand is synonymous with excellence.
Non sempre due termini simili sono sinonimi perfetti.
Two similar terms are not always perfect synonyms.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sinonimo | masculine · singular |
| sinonimi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Open 'o' in the stressed syllable (/siˈnɔ.ni.mo/).
- When used figuratively, followed by the preposition 'di' (e.g. 'è sinonimo di qualità').