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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: …

  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 prepositions happen to be …

  3. 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 …

  4. Difference between "iteration" and "version" - WordReference …

    May 30, 2022 · Iteration means repetition. In mathematics it is an instance of a repeated calculation where the output of one calculation is used as the input of the next calculation, and …

  5. What's a one word synonym for "will be?" - WordReference Forums

    Jan 18, 2013 · I'm trying to write in a more succint way. I commonly use phrases like "It will be a good opportunity." Is there a one word replacement for "will be?" I can't say "It is a good …

  6. to put someone in a box - WordReference Forums

    Jul 19, 2017 · "Categorize" is a synonym for "put someone in a box" in this case. Another analogy is that it's like if you categorized a pile of books into separate boxes without reading them.

  7. What to call words like uh, um, uh-huh, hmm - WordReference …

    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 …

  8. Can't Help but... | WordReference Forums

    Oct 6, 2009 · "can't help" in this case means that the person is unable to stop themself from doing something. For a synonym you might use "compelled", but "can't help" is certainly more common.

  9. off the back of something - WordReference Forums

    May 29, 2021 · What is the meaning of "off the back of something" Also, I searched for any old posts in here, and I was able to find this one. Off the back of this Therefore, I am really …

  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 …