SYNONYMS
- SYNONYM, a word having the same meaning as another, also SYNONYME [n]
- SYNONYM, a word having the same meaning as another [n]
- A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language, for example shut is a synonym of close
- A person or thing so closely associated with a particular quality or idea that the mention of their name calls it to mind
- A taxonomic name that has the same application as another, esp. one that has been superseded and is no longer valid