Synonyms
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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 |
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rubber pavement football |
eraser sidewalk soccer |
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| Style | colloquial | neutral |
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cop buck papa |
police dollar father |
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| Connotation | positive | negative |
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slender invaluable persistent |
skinny overpriced stubborn |
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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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