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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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