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Synonym

noun

A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.

Example Sentences

"Happy and joyful are synonyms."

"Using synonyms makes your writing more interesting and varied."

Synonyms & Related Terms

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Study Tips

To remember synonym, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about english language arts.

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