SYNONYM
/ˈsɪnənɪm/
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of SYNONYM
(strictly) A word whose meaning is the same as that of another word.
A word or phrase with a meaning that is the same as, or very similar to, another word or phrase.
"“Happy” is a synonym of “glad”."
Any of the formal names for a taxon, including the valid name (i.e. the senior synonym).
Examples of SYNONYM in a Sentence
- "“Happy” is a synonym of “glad”."
Word Details
Is SYNONYM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SYNONYM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SYNONYM earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 65 points total.
Letter Values for SYNONYM
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | y | n | o | n | y | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 15 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SYNONYM
38 words from the letters in SYNONYM
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use SYNONYM in Word Games
SYNONYM is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since SYNONYM uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 65 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SYNONYM to find 38 additional valid words.