synonym
gb/sˈɪnənˌɪm/ us/sˈɪnənˌɪm/
B1
Angličtina
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Významy
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Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
1
word with a similar meaning
A word or short phrase that means the same, or almost the same, as another word in the same language.
Vzorec užití:
a synonym for [word]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *"This word is synonym with X"* or *"is synonym to X"*. The correct forms are *"This word is a synonym of X"* or more commonly *"a synonym for X"*. Learners also confuse *"synonym"* (noun) with *"synonymous"* (adjective), as in *"These words are synonymous."*
Synonyma
equivalent (Often used for a word that matches another word very closely in meaning or use.)
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alternative (Suggests another possible word or term, not always with as strong a focus on very similar meaning.)
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paraphrase (A rephrasing in different words; usually longer and not limited to a single word like most synonyms.)
Antonyma
antonym (A word with the opposite meaning, used in contrast to synonym in vocabulary study.)
Kolokace
close synonym
|near synonym
|exact synonym
|list of synonyms
|provide a synonym
|synonym dictionary
Témata
language
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Can you give me a synonym for "happy"?
- In the test, you must choose the best synonym for each underlined word.
- The word "big" has many synonyms, such as "large," "huge," and "enormous."
- Use a dictionary to find synonyms so you do not repeat the same word.
- Teachers often ask students to write synonyms next to each new vocabulary item.
Učební příklady
- What is a synonym for "cold"?
- The synonym of "difficult" is "hard."
- I use an app to learn new synonyms every day.
- She wrote three synonyms for the word "good."
- Please choose a synonym so the sentence sounds better.
Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
2
name strongly linked to a quality
A name that makes people immediately think of a certain quality, like success, danger, or luxury.
Vzorec užití:
be a synonym for [quality]
Častá chyba:
Learners may think this meaning is always about language, but here *synonym* is used more figuratively about reputation (e.g., *"His name is a synonym for honesty"*). It does not mean his name literally has the same dictionary meaning as *"honesty"*; it means people strongly connect his name with that quality.
Synonyma
byword (Slightly more formal; a person or thing that is a well-known example of a particular quality.)
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epitome (Focuses more on being a perfect example of a quality, not just a name strongly associated with it.)
Antonyma
opposite (Used when something is known for the very opposite quality, not for the one mentioned.)
Kolokace
be a synonym for
|almost a synonym for
|become a synonym for
|virtually a synonym for
|now a synonym for
Témata
reputation
|evaluation
|society
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Příklady
- For many people, her name is a synonym for courage.
- The brand has become a synonym for luxury and style.
- In some cities, that neighborhood is almost a synonym for crime.
- His management style is now a synonym for failure in business schools.
- The country’s beaches are a synonym for relaxation and sunshine in travel magazines.
Učební příklady
- For fans, his name is a synonym for great music.
- In this city, that street is a synonym for good food.
- To many people, fast food is a synonym for unhealthy eating.
- The company wants its logo to be a synonym for quality.
- Her last name is a synonym for power in politics.
Podstatné jméno
technical
C1
entity
3
alternative scientific name in taxonomy
In science, another official name that has been used for the same animal, plant, or group, usually in taxonomy lists.
Vzorec užití:
a synonym of [scientific name]
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this technical meaning with the general language meaning and think it refers to any similar word. In biology, a *synonym* is not just a similar term; it is a different formal scientific name used for exactly the same species or taxonomic group.
Synonyma
alternative name (More general and less precise; does not specifically refer to formal taxonomic usage.)
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equivalent name (Highlights that two names refer to the same entity, but may be used outside strict taxonomy.)
Antonyma
valid name (In taxonomy, the officially accepted name, as opposed to other names that are only synonyms.)
Kolokace
taxonomic synonym
|listed as a synonym
|scientific synonym
|junior synonym
|synonym of the species
Témata
science
|biology
|taxonomy
Příklady
- In older literature, this plant is described under a synonym of its current scientific name.
- The database lists three synonyms for this species, all now considered outdated.
- Homo sapiens has no widely accepted taxonomic synonym, although many historical names have been proposed.
- The name Panthera leo persica is often treated as a synonym of the Asiatic lion population.
- When revising the genus, the researchers reduced several previously separate species to synonyms.
Učební příklady
- In this book, the old Latin name is a synonym of the new one.
- The website shows all synonyms of the fish’s scientific name.
- Scientists decided that the two names are synonyms for the same species.
- The teacher explained that some plant names are now only synonyms.
- One name is the valid name, and the other is just a synonym.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
synonym
IPA
GB/sˈɪnənˌɪm/
US/sˈɪnənˌɪm/
Slabiky a přízvuk
syn - onym (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (syn)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: synonym
- Plural: synonyms
Příbuzná slova
Forms
synonyms
noun
Core family
synonymous
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
antonym
noun B2
Advanced or less common
synonymously
adverb
synonymy
noun C2
Výrazy
as a synonym for
1/ˈæz ə sˈɪnənˌɪm fɚ/
fixed phrase
used to introduce an equivalent word
Used when you give another word that has the same or almost the same meaning as a word you just mentioned.
Příklady
- You can also use "assist" as a synonym for "help."
- The article uses "elderly" as a synonym for "old people."
be a synonym for
1/bˈi ə sˈɪnənˌɪm fɚ/
fixed phrase
have the same or associated meaning
Used to say that one word, name, or thing has the same or a very similar meaning as another word, or makes people strongly think of the same quality.
Příklady
- The word "kids" is a synonym for "children."
- For many people, his last name is a synonym for success.
- In this context, speed is almost a synonym for safety.