Synonym

One of the functions most missing in Urbandictionary.com

In internerd language, there even is a synonym for 'synonym' on websites. These computer-created 'content-synonyms' are called 'see also's.

by [ben] June 20, 2005

Synonym

1. A word that means the same, or almost the same, as another word in the same language, either in all of its uses or in a specific context.

2. a word or expression that is used as another name for something in some styles of speaking or writing or to emphasize a specific aspect or association.

3. A duplicate taxonomic name that has been rejected or replaced.

1. Examples of synonyms in this sense are "environment" and "surroundings" and the verbs "tear" and "rip."

2. Examples include "Gotham" and "New York."

by Jafje September 24, 2007

Synonym

A word you use when you don't know how to spell the first one.

Can't spell supercalifragilistic? Well too bad, there are no synonyms!

by David2490 June 10, 2008

Synonym

George W. Bush's favorite flavor.

"Synonym? That's my favorite flavor! I got a box of Synonym Crunch!"

by Mr. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX October 14, 2008

synonym

1: one of two or more words or expressions of the same language that have the same or nearly the same meaning in some or all senses

2 : a word or phrase that by association is held to embody something (as a concept or quality)

<a tyrant whose name has become a synonym for oppression>

by iPotat0 August 25, 2013

Synonym

Different words, but have the same definition.

Drunk- Overdose of alcohol
Loaded- Overdoes of alcohol

See? These words mean the same thing but are completely different kinds of words. Therefore they are synonyms.

by dippitydog1843 August 16, 2011

Synonym

(noun) A word used in the place of the one you can't spell.

Hmmm... I don't know how to spell booty, so I'll just put booty instead; it's a synonym

by ALLIWANTFORCHRISTMASISLIKES June 27, 2016