Synonym For Abstract Idea

Understanding synonym for abstract idea requires examining multiple perspectives and considerations. synonym of/to - WordReference Forums. 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 of Y. Furthermore, instead, you will say: Name a synonym for Y. (edit: To be truthful I really don't know the correct idiomatic preposition to use here, just what ...

to be synonym with or synonym of? Similarly, - WordReference Forums. 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? In this context, if both prepositions happen to be correct, could you please tell me how their uses differ? Many thanks in advance! Alternative to overall | WordReference Forums. 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 although they all had various idiosyncrasies overall I found every one of them to be very easy to use. sooner than later vs. sooner rather than later - WordReference Forums. Logically I don't think "sooner than later" makes much sense, but it is an acceptable form of the expression?

I really can't answer this intelligently without more context, but I can say that "sooner than later" is not likely a synonym, in any context, for "sooner rather than later". What to use instead of "I am writing to you" | WordReference Forums. A basic outline: Dear Headmaster, I have been asked to write to you on behalf of the Class IV. We have recently discussed the possibility of our travelling, as a group, to an English speaking country.

Neither the country nor the length of stay has, as yet, been fully considered. We are hoping that you will be able to advise us on this matter; travel, daily costs, places to visit, insurance ... 'With that being said' , 'In saying that'..

Thanks Thomas, I'm unsure if I understand it correctly. What you're saying is 'that being said' is used to express a contrary idea. For instance, 'A: Would you rather to stay at home doing nothing or go out to have some fresh air?' 'B: I would rather to go out of course. That being said, staying at home doesn't mean doing nothing at all.' I still don't understand the use of 'in say that'.

Is there another way to say <outside of work hours>. Is there a way to avoid using 'outside'.