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Definitions from the WebSyntonymDescription:A syntonym is a term used in linguistics to refer to words that have similar or related meanings, but differ in their syntactic properties or usage. These words are often used interchangeably, but they cannot always be directly substituted in a sentence due to differences in their grammatical structures. Senses and Usages:Sense 1:In the strictest sense, syntonyms are words that are synonyms when used in some contexts but not in others. For example, the words "look" and "see" can be considered syntonyms because they share a similar meaning of perceiving visually, but they cannot always be used interchangeably due to differences in their grammatical usage. Example sentence: She looks at the painting intently. (Correct usage) Sense 2:Another usage of the term "syntonym" can refer to words that have similar or related meanings, but differ in their syntactic properties or word forms. This sense emphasizes the structural differences rather than the context-dependent usage. For example, the words "beautiful" and "beauty" can be considered syntonyms, as they are related in meaning but differ in structure. Example sentence: She is a beauty. (Correct usage) Related Products: | ||||
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