das Synonym
Translation
synonym
Examples
„Glücklich“ ist ein Synonym für „froh“.
'Happy' (glücklich) is a synonym for 'glad' (froh).
Grammar Patterns
to be a synonym for sth. ((für et4)) 'Beginnen' is a synonym for 'anfangen'.
Similar Words
equivalent word; Antonyms: antonym
Etymology
From Greek 'syn' (together) + 'onyma' (name). It literally means 'same name'.
Memory Tips
Think of words whose meanings 'sync' up. It's a cognate in English.