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near-synonym
noun[ C ]
language specialized(alsonear synonym)uk /ˌnɪə ˈsɪn.ə.nɪm/ us /ˌnɪr ˈsɪn.ə.nɪm/
a word that has almost the same meaning as another word: 近义词
The words "hungry" and "peckish" are near-synonyms.“hungry”和“peckish”是近义词。
Near synonyms are more common than perfect synonyms.近义词比完全同义词更常见。
Near-synonyms may be regarded as equivalent for some purposes, but not others.
Thesauruses have tended to be simply lists of synonyms or near synonyms.
A description of the subjective feelings of happiness has a tendency to lose itself in the naming of near synonyms like contentment, peace of mind, etc.
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