Social life

Synonyms for plastic

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

Tier 3, Ridgeline · 2 senses · adjective

Sense 1 of 2adjectiveTier 3, RidgelineSocial life

forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning

The plastic forces of nature.

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

The true synonym

shaping

Same sentence, swapped: The shaping forces of nature.

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 plastic as it is used in the sentence above.

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Sense 2 of 2adjectiveTier 5, SummitMaking and creating

capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth or clay or other soft material)

Plastic substances such as wax or clay.

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

The true synonym

moldable

Same sentence, swapped: Moldable substances such as wax or clay.

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 plastic as it is used in the sentence above.

shaping
mobile
average

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