synonymous with — closely associated with or having the same meaning as something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: closely associated with or having the same meaning as something
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɪˈnɑːnəməs wɪð/
Example Sentences
- In Korea, 'Samsung' is practically synonymous with 'smartphone'.
- My dad's name has become synonymous with 'embarrassing dance moves' at every family party.
- For many students, Monday morning is synonymous with disaster.
synonymous with
ADJECTIVE[/sɪˈnɑːnəməs wɪð/]
closely associated with or having the same meaning as something
In Hollywood, his name became synonymous with action movies.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek synonymos, meaning 'having the same name', from syn- (together) + onyma (name), later forming the English adjective phrase 'synonymous with'.
Breakdown
syn- (together) + onym (name) + -ous (adjective suffix) + with (preposition)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“In Korea, 'Samsung' is practically synonymous with 'smartphone'.”
“My dad's name has become synonymous with 'embarrassing dance moves' at every family party.”
“For many students, Monday morning is synonymous with disaster.”
“The company's logo is now synonymous with innovation worldwide.”
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