synonymous
UK/sɪˈnɒnɪməs/US/si'nɒnimәs/
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Definitions
adj.
Having the same or nearly the same meaning as another word
同义的
adj.
So closely associated with something that it suggests or stands for it
与……密切相关的；成为……代名词的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsyn- (same/together) + onym (name) + -ous = 'sharing the same name.' Words that are synonymous carry the same meaning. The second sense extends the metaphor: when a brand becomes synonymous with quality, its name and the idea have merged.
Root nomin still carries 38 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.become synonymous with成为……的代名词
- 2.virtually synonymous几乎等同于
- 3.almost synonymous近乎同义
- 4.synonymous terms同义词语
Example Sentences
- 1.
In this context, 'big' and 'large' are synonymous.
- 2.
His name became synonymous with luxury and elegance.
- 3.
For many, the city is synonymous with art and fashion.