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synonymous
(syn|onym|ous)
Pronunciation:
/sɪˈnɒnɪməs/
adjective
1
(of a word or phrase) having the same meaning as another word or phrase in the same language.
2
closely associated with or suggestive of something:
his deeds had made his name
synonymous with
victory
Derivatives
synonymously
adverb
synonymousness
noun
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