idiom

The word “idiom” has 3 syllables: id-i-om

It's pronounced as /ˈɪd.i.əm/


What is synonym and antonym for idiom?

In the thesaurus, “idiom” has 40 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for idiom along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for idiom

Antonyms for idiom

  • silence
  • standard

Meanings of idiom

  • noun
    1. A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, person, or group of people.
    2. A language or language variety; specifically, a restricted dialect used in a given historical period, context etc.
    3. An established expression whose meaning is not deducible from the literal meanings of its component words, often peculiar to a given language.
    4. An artistic style (for example, in art, architecture, or music); an instance of such a style.
    5. A programming construct or phraseology that is characteristic of the language.

Example Sentences

  • Understanding the cultural context is essential for grasping the nuances of a foreign idiom.
  • "Break a leg" is a common theatrical idiom used to wish someone good luck.
  • Learning idioms can be challenging for non-native speakers due to the figurative meanings embedded within each idiom.
  • The teacher explained the meaning of the idiom "raining cats and dogs" to her students.
  • Understanding the cultural context is crucial for deciphering the meaning behind a particular idiom.

On this page you'll find 42 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to idiom, such as: archaism, argot, byword, cliche, colloquialism, cry, dialect.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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acceptation

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acceptations

  • OKs
  • accessions
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  • agreements
  • approbations
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  • archaisms
  • assents
  • backings
  • benedictions
  • blessings
  • cachets
  • colloquialisms
  • concurrences
  • connotations
  • consents
  • countenances
  • deliveries
  • denotations
  • elocution
  • endorsements
  • expressions
  • fashions
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  • homologations
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  • imprimaturs
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  • likings
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  • ratifications
  • regionalisms
  • rubber stamps
  • sanctions
  • satisfactions
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  • supports
  • thumbs-ups
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  • A-OK
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  • Jolly Roger
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  • signaler
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  • standard
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  • terrific
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  • too much
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  • topping
  • traditional
  • tricolor
  • union jack
  • unsurpassed
  • waft
  • war cry
  • watchword
  • white flag
  • wizard
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banners

  • Jolly Rogers
  • badges
  • banderoles
  • banderols
  • battle cries
  • black flags
  • buntings
  • burgees
  • catchphrases
  • catchwords
  • cliches
  • coats of arms
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  • flags
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  • insignia
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  • jacks
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  • pendants
  • pendents
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  • semaphores
  • shibboleths
  • signalers
  • signallers
  • slogans
  • standards
  • streamers
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  • tricolors
  • union jacks
  • wafts
  • war cries
  • watchwords
  • white flags

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