synonymous

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BrE /ˈsɪn.ə.nəməs/ AmE /ˈsɪn.ə.nəməs/

adjective en → es

1 SAME MEANING [T + obj] B1

having the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or phrase

sinónimo, equivalente en significado

  • be synonymous with something

Collocations synonymous terms · synonymous phrases

  • The term 'freedom fighter' is often synonymous with 'terrorist'.

    El término 'luchador por la libertad' a menudo es sinónimo de 'terrorista'.

2 INTERCHANGEABLE [T + obj] B2

able to be used in place of another word or phrase without changing the meaning

intercambiable, sustituible

  • be synonymous with something

Collocations synonymous expressions · synonymous alternatives

  • The words 'liberty' and 'freedom' are often synonymous.

    Las palabras 'libertad' y 'fuerza' son a menudo intercambiables.