Synonymy

Synonymy relates to the topic of semantics, which concerns the study of meaning in language. The term synonymy originates from the Greek words sún and onoma, which mean with and name.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Synonymy

    What is synonymy?

    Synonymy is a term for words with the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

    What are some examples of synonymy?

     Some examples of synonymy are big - large, small - little, easy - effortless, difficult - hard.

    How is synonymy pronounced?

    Synonymy is pronounced si-no-ni-mi (/ sɪˈnənɪmi /).

    What is the difference between synonymy and homonymy?

    Synonymy is about words that have similar meanings: A is similar to B. Homonymy are words that have different meanings but are pronounced or spelled the same, or both: the meaning of A is different from B, but A is pronounced or spelled, or pronounced and spelled the same as B.

    What is the difference between synonymy and polysemy?

     Synonymy is about words that have similar meanings: A is similar to B. Polysemy is about one word that has many meanings: A means B and C.

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