Definition of synonym

"synonym" in the noun sense

1. synonym, equivalent word

two words that can be interchanged in a context are said to be synonymous relative to that context

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Quotations for synonym

Disgrace is the synonym of discovery. [ Alfred de Musset ]

Partake or Eat? Partake, meaning to take a part of in common with others, to participate, is often affectedly used as a synonym of eat. It is correct to say that two or more persons partake of dinner, as they may partake of anything else. But, for the individual who eats alone, to say he partook of refreshments is an egregious blunder. [ Pure English, Hackett And Girvin, 1884 ]

synonym in Scrabble®

The word synonym is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 15

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters synonym:

SYNONYM
(110 = 60 + 50)

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All Scrabble® Plays For The Word synonym

SYNONYM
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The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In synonym

SYNONYM
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SYNONYM
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SYNONYM
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SYNONYM
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synonym in Words With Friends™

The word synonym is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 16

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters synonym:

SYNONYM
(119 = 84 + 35)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (1 word)

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All Words With Friends™ Plays For The Word synonym

SYNONYM
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The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In synonym

SYNONYM
(119 = 84 + 35)
SYNONYM
(107 = 72 + 35)
SYNONYM
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SYNONYM
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SYNONYM
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Words within the letters of synonym

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