Synonyms

How it works

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Enter a word in capital letters, without accents.
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Run the search: its definitions, synonyms, broader terms and opposites are shown.
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Click a related word to explore its own synonyms and definitions in turn.

What is a thesaurus for?

A synonym is a word with a meaning close or identical to another. A good thesaurus helps you vary your vocabulary in writing, avoid repetition, or simply find a word that's "on the tip of your tongue".

Synonyms, antonyms, hypernyms: the differences

A synonym has a close meaning ("happy" / "glad").
An antonym has an opposite meaning ("happy" / "sad").
A hypernym is a broader category ("dog" belongs to the hypernym "animal").

Knowing these nuances helps you pick the most accurate word for the context, not just one that's "roughly the same".

Frequently asked questions

Why do some suggested synonyms seem barely related to the word I searched?

A word's meaning often depends on context: "bank" can be a synonym of "riverbank" or of "financial institution" depending on the sentence. The tool shows a broad range rather than risk excluding a valid one.

Can the tool also help find a more precise (narrower) word?

Yes, alongside synonyms and antonyms, broader and narrower terms related to the searched word are shown when available.