A Note on the Style of THE SYNONYM FINDER

The Synonym Finder follows dictionary format. Entries are arranged alphabetically,
with all appropriate parts of speech included under a single
headword. Homographs ¡ª words spelled identically but of different
origins ¡ª are entered separately with an identifying superior number.
Word listings have been organized numerically according to definition
and major semantic groups; further discriminations are shown within
these groups by separating subgroups by semicolons.
Usage levels are indicated by appropriate labels, such as Slang, Informal,
etc. ; technical or specialized words are identified by a field label
such as Chemistry, Nautical, etc. In addition, gist information {enclosed
in parentheses) is often included to help the user avoid inappropriate
choices.


All gist and usage information appears before the word to which it
applies, and applies to that immediately following word only, unless
otherwise clearly indicated (e.g., Both Inf., All SI.). Foreign words and
phrases as yet unassimilated into English are appropriately labeled and
italicized.

In most cases, usage or technical labels have been written in full (e.g.,
Archaic, Literary). The labels Informal and Slang,
when written in full before an entire listing, refer to the entry headword,
rather than to the synonyms that follow. When abbreviated {Inf. or SI.),
the labels, like others in The Synonym Finder, refer to the following word.

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Viandanze 2011.11.26