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Synonyms

Synonyms

Synonym is a word or a phrase which has the same or nearly the same meaning with another word or phrase (e.g. I am happy. = I am delighted.). The following examples show how the meaning of synonyms may differ:
Dialect UK US
rubber
pavement
football
eraser
sidewalk
soccer
Style colloquial neutral
cop
buck
papa
police
dollar
father
Connotation positive negative
slender
invaluable
persistent
skinny
overpriced
stubborn
Grammar
conceal and hide
I tried to conceal (transitive) my anger when he confessed to me his faults.
I tried to hide (transitive) my money under the pillow.
I tried to hide (intransitive) behind the door.

terrify and scare
The bullies tried to terrify (transitive) the children in the park.
Sudden noises scared (transitive) my dog.
Tom is courageous - he does not scare (intransitive) easily.

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