idioms

The word “idioms” has 3 syllables: id-i-oms

It's pronounced as /ˈɪdiəmz/

What is synonym and antonym for idioms?

In the thesaurus, “idioms” has 46 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for idioms

archaisms
argot
bywords
cliches
colloquialism
colloquialisms
cries
dialect
epithets
euphemisms
expletives
expression
expressions
figures of speech
idiosyncrasy
jargon
language
lingo
localism
locution
locutions
modernisms
mottoes
mottos
names
neologisms
parlance
patois
phrase
phrases
provincialism
provincialisms
set phrase
shibboleths
slogans
street talk
style
talk
terms
tongue
usage
vernacular
vernacularism
vulgarisms
watchwords
word

Antonyms for idioms

silence
standard

Meanings of idioms

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

Language learners often struggle with understanding the nuances of idioms in English.
His speech was peppered with colorful idioms that reflected his cultural background.
Exploring the origins of idioms can provide fascinating insights into a society's history and traditions.
Writers often use idioms to convey complex ideas in a succinct and vivid manner.
Interpreting idioms requires more than just literal translation, it demands an understanding of cultural context.

On this page you'll find 48 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to idioms, such as: archaisms, argot, bywords, cliches, colloquialism, colloquialisms, cries.

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