Thinking and knowing

Synonyms for image

Two senses of image live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 2, Treeline · 2 senses · noun · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2nounTier 2, TreelineThinking and knowing

a standard or typical example

He provided America with an image of the good father.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

prototype

Same sentence, swapped: He provided America with an prototype of the good father.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for image as it is used in the sentence above.

range
double
pilot

Sense 2 of 2nounTier 4, High CampObjects

a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)

The emperor's tomb had his image carved in stone.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

effigy

Same sentence, swapped: The emperor's tomb had his effigy carved in stone.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for image as it is used in the sentence above.

range
map
creche

Read nextThe whole library →

Closest first: other thinking and knowing words at Treeline, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

consciousnessnounawarenesshaving knowledge ofTreelineHas a reason line considerationnounconditioninformation that should be kept in mind when making a decisionTreeline2 sensesHas a reason line cunningadjectiveclevershowing inventiveness and skillTreeline2 sensesHas a reason line decisionnounconclusionthe act of making up your mind about somethingTreeline2 sensesHas a reason line questnounpursuita search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteriaTreeline2 senses ragenouncultan interest followed with exaggerated zealTreeline2 sensesHas a reason line rankverbplaceassign a rank or rating toTreelineHas a reason line oppositeadjectivepolarcharacterized by opposite extremesTreelineHas a reason line

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