synonym

(noun)

A word or phrase with a meaning that is the same as, or very similar to, another word or phrase.

Examples of synonym in the following topics:

  • Avoiding Repetitiveness

    • One way to avoid appearing overly repetitive is to consult a thesaurus and use synonyms.
    • However, when using synonyms, you should make sure that the word you choose means exactly what you think it means.
    • Pay attention to the connotation of synonyms.

  • Varying Your Sentence Structure and Vocabulary

    • One way to avoid appearing overly repetitive is to consult a thesaurus and use synonyms.
    • However, when using synonyms, you should make sure that the word you choose means exactly what you think it means.
    • Check the connotations of synonyms by looking up their definitions.

  • Using the Dictionary and Thesaurus Effectively

    • For example, "flatfoot" and "police detective" are often thought to be synonyms, but they connote very different things: "flatfoot" suggests a plodding, perhaps not very bright cop, while "police detective" suggests an intelligent professional.

  • Step 6: Editing and Proofreading

    • Complicated is not a synonym for artistic!

  • Appropriate Language

  • Modes of Persuasion: Ethos, Pathos, and Logos

    • What are the connotations of the chosen words versus their synonyms?