Synonymy and Similarity

Synonymy

Synonymy noun - The semantic relation that holds between two words that can (in a given context) express the same meaning.
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Synonyms for Synonymy

Similarity and synonymy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Similarity" instead a noun "Synonymy".

Similarity

Similarity noun - The quality or state of having many qualities in common.

Synonymy and similarity are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Synonymy" instead a noun "Similarity".

Nearby Words: similar, similarly, similitude, simile
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