tantamount
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Quick answer
Equivalent in seriousness or effect to something else, usually something bad.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
equivalent
akin
Usage notes
Usually followed by "to", as in "tantamount to betrayal".
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "His silence was _____ to an admission of guilt."
Answer: tantamount
In your own words, what does "tantamount" mean?
Equivalent in seriousness or effect to something else, usually something bad.
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