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Synonymous
Having the same, or nearly the same, meaning. synonym N
Sense
The meaning of word or phrase.
Interchangeable
If two things are interchangeable you can use one instead of the other and the effect will be the same
Ambiguous
Not clear; able to be explained in different ways. Ambiguity N
Interpret sth
Decide that sth has a particular meaning. Interpretation N
Transparent
(of language) easy to understand. OPP opaque
Self-explanatory
Easy to understand and not needing more explanation
Precise
Clear and accurate. SYN exact N precision
virtually
Almost; very nearly (virtually the same/impossible/certain)
Wrapping paper
Colored paper used for wrapping presents
Soul
The spiritual part of a person, believed to exist after death spirit SYN
Irony
the use of words to say the opposite of what you mean, often humorously. Ironic ADJ
Sarcasm
the use of words to say the opposite of what you mean in order to be unpleasant to sb or make fun of sb. Sarcastic ADJ
Figurative
(of words) not used with their literal (= usual) meaning
Literary
Used of the kind of language you find in stories and poems.
Disapproving
(often used in dictionaries) showing that sth is bad or wrong.
Old-fashioned
no longer modern or fashionable. SYN dated OPP in current use
slang
Very informal words that are not suitable in informal situations.
pejorative
FML expressing disapproval or criticism. SYN derogatory
Insulting
Rude or offensive
Make fun of
Make jokes about sb in an unkind way. Poke fun at
Mock sb
Make fun of sb often by copying what they say or do
