Synonyms Word Search
Synonyms, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the terms and ideas of a school subject sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: SYNONYM, MEANING, EQUIVALENT, ALTERNATIVE, SIMILAR, WORD, PHRASE, CONTEXT, DEFINITION, USAGE, LANGUAGE, VOCABULARY.
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Synonyms word list, defined
- SYNONYM /ˈsɪnəmɪn/ · noun and verb
- As a noun, a synonym is a word or expression with the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or expression. As a verb, to synonym something means to replace it with a word or expression of equivalent meaning. Related: equivalent, synonym, near equivalent, substitute term.
- MEANING /ˈmiːnɪŋ/ · noun, verb
- As a noun, meaning is the idea or sense conveyed by a word, phrase, action, or situation. As a verb, meaning means to intend or signify something. Related: sense, significance, import, intent.
- EQUIVALENT /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ · adjective, noun
- Equal in value, amount, function, meaning, or effect to something else; as a noun, a thing or expression that is equal in value or significance to another. Related: equal, comparable, corresponding, identical.
- ALTERNATIVE /ɒlˈtɜːnətɪv/ (UK), /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/ (US) · noun, adjective
- As a noun, one of two or more available possibilities or courses of action; as an adjective, describing something that offers a choice between possibilities, or that departs from conventional or mainstream practice. Related: option, choice, substitute, possibility.
- SIMILAR /ˈsɪmələr/ · adjective
- Having a resemblance to someone or something in appearance, character, or some other respect. Similar things are alike in particular qualities, without necessarily being identical. Related: alike, like, comparable, analogous.
- WORD /wɜːd/ (British English), /wɜːrd/ (American English) · noun; verb
- A word is a single meaningful unit of language, consisting of a written form or a spoken sound. As a verb, to word something means to express or phrase it in particular words. Related: term, expression, phrase, utterance.
- PHRASE /freɪz/ · noun and verb
- A phrase is a group of words that expresses a particular idea or meaning, usually as a unit and often shorter than a sentence. As a verb, phrase means to express something in words or put something into a particular form of words. Related: expression, wording, idiom, turn of phrase.
- CONTEXT /ˈkɒntɛkst/ · noun
- The circumstances, setting, or surrounding conditions in which something exists or occurs, and by which it can be fully understood. Also the parts of a written or spoken text that immediately precede and follow a word or passage and clarify its meaning. Related: setting, circumstances, environment, situation.
- DEFINITION /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən/ · noun
- A statement of the exact meaning of a word, phrase, or term, especially as given in a dictionary; also, the act or process of making something clear or distinct. Related: meaning, explanation, interpretation, gloss.
- USAGE /ˈjuːsɪdʒ/ · noun
- The way in which a word, expression, or thing is used, especially in a particular context. It can also refer to the act of using something or to an established custom or practice. Related: use, utilisation, application, practice.
- LANGUAGE /ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/ · noun
- A system of communication consisting of spoken, written, or signed words and their grammatical structures. The word can also refer to the words or style of expression used by a particular person, group, or field. Related: tongue, speech, dialect, idiom.
- VOCABULARY /vəˈkæbjələri/ · noun
- The body of words known or used by a particular person, language, group, or field of activity. In general use, it most often refers to an individual's range of words or the vocabulary associated with a particular subject or situation. Related: lexicon, wordstock, terminology, lexis.
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