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Synonyms for test

Two senses of test 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 · noun and verb · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2nounTier 1, FoothillsActions

the act of undergoing testing

He survived the great test of battle.

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The true synonym

trial

Same sentence, swapped: He survived the great trial of battle.

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 test as it is used in the sentence above.

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Sense 2 of 2verbTier 1, FoothillsSocial life

put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to

Test this recipe.

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

The true synonym

try

Same sentence, swapped: Try this recipe.

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 test as it is used in the sentence above.

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Closest first: other actions words at Foothills, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

grabnoun, verbcatchthe act of catching an object with the handsFoothills2 senses hardadjectiveheavygiven to excessive indulgence of bodily appetites especially for intoxicating liquorsFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line hitnounstrikea conspicuous successFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line issueverb, nounsupplycirculate or distribute or equip withFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line sacrilegiousadjectiveprofanegrossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacredHigh Camp savingnounrescuerecovery or preservation from loss or dangerFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line savoringnountastingtaking a small amount into the mouth to test its qualityHigh CampHas a reason line connectionnounjoiningthe act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)Foothills2 sensesHas a reason line

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