Qualities

Synonyms for routine

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

Tier 1, Foothills · 2 senses · adjective and noun · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2adjectiveTier 1, FoothillsQualities

found in the ordinary course of events

It was a routine day.

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

The true synonym

everyday

Same sentence, swapped: It was a everyday day.

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 routine as it is used in the sentence above.

beaten
arranged
steady

Sense 2 of 2nounTier 1, FoothillsCommunication

a short performance that is part of a longer program

She had a catchy little routine.

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

The true synonym

bit

Same sentence, swapped: She had a catchy little bit.

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 routine as it is used in the sentence above.

procedure
benefit
concert

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