Which option describes a synonym?
Responses
a word or phrase that has a similar meaning
a word or phrase that is unfamiliar
a word or phrase that is a model of something
a word or phrase that has an opposite meaning
The correct option that describes a synonym is: "a word or phrase that has a similar meaning." To determine the correct answer, you can eliminate the other options by understanding their definitions:
- The second option, "a word or phrase that is unfamiliar," refers to an unfamiliar word or phrase, which is the opposite of what a synonym is.
- The third option, "a word or phrase that is a model of something," refers to a word or phrase that acts as a representation or example of something, which is not the definition of a synonym.
- The fourth option, "a word or phrase that has an opposite meaning," refers to an antonym, which is the opposite of a synonym.
By process of elimination, we can conclude that a synonym is a word or phrase that has a similar meaning.