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 8 synonyms.

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


Synonyms for idioms

  • dialect
  • jargon
  • locution
  • parlance
  • patois
  • phrase
  • phrases
  • vernacular

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 8 synonyms or another words to idioms, such as: dialect, jargon, locution, parlance, patois, phrase, phrases.

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

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idiolects

jives

  • absurdity
  • advertise
  • alibi
  • annoy
  • apology
  • assume
  • babble
  • badger
  • baloney
  • bamboozle
  • banter
  • banters
  • bias
  • bluff
  • boast
  • bother
  • bunk
  • chat
  • chatter
  • cheat
  • chicanery
  • circumvent
  • comment
  • communication
  • con
  • concoct
  • conference
  • consultation
  • contrive
  • conversation
  • counterfeit
  • cover-up
  • craziness
  • crow
  • debate
  • deceit
  • deceive
  • deception
  • defraud
  • delude
  • deride
  • dialects
  • disco
  • discussion
  • dodging
  • drivel
  • dupe
  • embezzle
  • exaggeration
  • exchange
  • fake
  • falsehood
  • farce
  • feign
  • fiction
  • fleece
  • folly
  • fool
  • foolishness
  • forgery
  • fraud
  • fudge
  • gibberish
  • gloat
  • gossip
  • harass
  • hearing
  • hoax
  • hoodwink
  • humiliate
  • hypocrisy
  • idiocy
  • idioms
  • illusion
  • impersonate
  • insanity
  • invent
  • jokes
  • justification
  • kids
  • lampoon
  • languages
  • laugh
  • lie
  • lingoes
  • madness
  • misguide
  • misinterpretation
  • mislead
  • misrepresent
  • misrepresentation
  • misstatement
  • misuse
  • mock
  • mockery
  • monologue
  • myth
  • needle
  • nonsense
  • nudge
  • observation
  • parody
  • pester
  • pick on
  • pretend
  • pretext
  • profess
  • purport
  • put on
  • questioning
  • quip
  • rationalization
  • remark
  • report
  • ridicule
  • rob
  • rubbish
  • rumor
  • ruse
  • samba
  • scam
  • scoff
  • scorn
  • sidestep
  • silliness
  • slangs
  • song and dance
  • speech
  • spiel
  • spoof
  • stupidity
  • substitute
  • subterfuge
  • swindle
  • talk
  • tango
  • tantalize
  • taunt
  • teases
  • terminologies
  • torment
  • trash
  • travesty
  • trick
  • trickery
  • trump up
  • untruth
  • victimize
  • visit
  • vocabularies
  • waffle
  • waltz

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  • dialects
  • dictions
  • formulations
  • idioms
  • slangs
  • terminologies
  • tongues
  • vocabularies
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