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Abil Posted 18 years ago
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"synonym for" and "synonym with"
For some, small towns are where virtues live: near the diner, yarn shop and swimming hole. For others, "small-town" is a synonym for smug narrow-mindedness.
1) Can "synonym for" be replaced with "synonym with" in the above sentence?
2) Is there any difference between "synonym for" and "synonym with"?
3) When should I use "synonym for" and "synonym with"?
Thanks.
1) Can "synonym for" be replaced with "synonym with" in the above sentence?
2) Is there any difference between "synonym for" and "synonym with"?
3) When should I use "synonym for" and "synonym with"?
Thanks.
Top answer
Hi, The standard expression is 'A is a synonym for B'. You can, however, say 'A is synonymous with B'. Clive
- Hi, The standard expression is 'A is a synonym for B'.
- You can, however, say 'A is synonymous with B'.
- Clive
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Hi,
The standard expression is 'A is a synonym for B'.
You can, however, say 'A is synonymous with B'.
Clive
The standard expression is 'A is a synonym for B'.
You can, however, say 'A is synonymous with B'.
Clive
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