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  1. synonym of/to - WordReference Forums

    Oct 24, 2008 · Here is a more "logical" construction: "To kill is a synonym of to murder" The construction is: X is/isn't a/the synonym of Y. But if you are asking a question you will not say: Name a synonym …

  2. to be synonym with or synonym of? | WordReference Forums

    Mar 17, 2008 · Hi people! I'm a bit puzzled at the way in which synonym is used in English... What's the correct form: to be synonym with or synonym of? If both...

  3. What to call words like uh, um, uh-huh, hmm - WordReference Forums

    Dec 5, 2006 · Hi everyone! Recently, I wrote a long paper on words such as those in the title and how their meanings change according to intonation. My professor advised me to refer to them as …

  4. Alternative to overall | WordReference Forums

    Oct 14, 2013 · Hi I am trying to think of a viable synonym for overall when used to describe the summary attributes or performance of anything. For example I downloaded 5 different operating systems and …

  5. synonym of/for - WordReference Forums

    Dec 22, 2011 · Hello Crockett In life, money is a frequent synonym of happiness. In life, money is a frequent synonym for happiness. Aren't both correct? I thought so. Maybe not, after all. If not, are …

  6. That's not the case - WordReference Forums

    May 9, 2015 · Is it a synonym to "that's not the point!" or "that doesn't make sense!"? For example, was the phrase used correctly in following sentnces? 1. Talking about it solves nothing. It's not the case! …

  7. Synonym/Meaning of 'but still' | WordReference Forums

    Jul 17, 2008 · Is it possible to use "but yet" as a synonym of "but still"? In many contexts, but yet and but still could be interchangeable, but not in the sentence discussed above, where "but still" represents …

  8. anything to do from our side | WordReference Forums

    Dec 19, 2013 · I have never used "our end" and I was just wondering if it could be used as a synonym of "from our side". As I understand, it would be better to use "our end" in this case.

  9. "part of", synonym - WordReference Forums

    Nov 10, 2010 · Hello! I need a synonym for the following sentence: "As part of my dissertation, this paper is part of a broader research project that bla bla" I've only come up with the followings: "As part …

  10. commercial gesture - WordReference Forums

    Oct 6, 2021 · Hello everybody Is the expression "commercial gesture" used in English as a synonym for "gesture of goodwill" in business? Context/example : "I really do apologise for the delay in delivery. …