Thinking and knowing

Synonyms for illusion

Two senses of illusion 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

something many people believe that is false

They have the illusion that I am very wealthy.

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

The true synonym

fancy

Same sentence, swapped: They have the fancy that I am very wealthy.

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 illusion as it is used in the sentence above.

error
mistake
misapprehension

Sense 2 of 2nounTier 3, RidgelineThinking and knowing

an erroneous mental representation

Artists use perspective in art to create an illusion of depth.

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

The true synonym

semblance

Same sentence, swapped: Artists use perspective in art to create an semblance of depth.

Close but different

fantasy
legerdemain
rainbow

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

settlementnounresolutionsomething settled or resolvedTreelineHas a reason line sharpadjectivekeenhaving or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctionsTreelineHas a reason line significancenounmeaningthe message that is intended or expressed or signifiedTreeline2 sensesHas a reason line staticadjectivestableshowing little if any changeTreeline2 sensesHas a reason line factornounelementan abstract part of somethingTreelineHas a reason line faithnounreligiona strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destinyFoothills familiaradjectiveintimatehaving mutual interests or affectionsTreeline2 sensesHas a reason line assembleverbgatherget people togetherTreelineHas a reason line

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