Synonymy

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪnəˌnɪmˈwaɪ/

Synonymy (noun)

  1. The relationship between words that have the same or similar meanings.

Examples

  • The synonymy between 'big' and 'large' is clear.
  • Understanding synonymy helps in expanding vocabulary.

Common collocations: explore synonymy, rich synonymy, understand synonymy

Synonyms of Synonymy

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Synonymy

  • discussing words with opposite meanings