Synonym
/ˈsɪnənɪm/
Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:16 pts7 letters
Definition of Synonym
noun
- (strictly) A word whose meaning is the same as that of another word.
- A word or phrase with a meaning that is the same as, or very similar to, another word or phrase.
"“Happy” is a synonym of “glad”."
- Any of the formal names for a taxon, including the valid name (i.e. the senior synonym).
- Any name for a taxon, usually a validly published, formally accepted one, but often also an unpublished name.
- An alternative (often shorter) name defined for an object in a database.
Anagrams of Synonym
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
s1
y4
n1
o1
n1
y4
m3
Total: 15 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Synonym"
Synonym is a 7-letter word that scores 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Synonym" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "synonym" is a high-scoring word.