Abstract:
This study aims to investigate the synonyms in English and Arabic. It aims to discuss the existence of identical synonyms in both languages, and the richness of synonyms in both languages. It’s limitation only in the area of synonyms. The study starts mentioning the definition of synonyms in both languages. Also it mentions the opinions of linguists in both languages about the existence of synonyms in language. Also it mentions the types of synonyms in English they are: identical, propositional and near synonyms. In Arabic they are: pure absolute and near (partial) synonyms. The study focuses on the reasons of synonyms in both languages. It also mentions the conditions of synonym which a state by linguists in both language. The analysis of the study discuses the identicalness and the richness in English contrast is Arabic. The main findings are: there are no identical synonyms in English and Arabic but, near synonyms. Arabic is richer in its synonyms more than English.The researcher puts some suggestions: the authors whom write unfamiliar synonyms for readers, they should explain it for their readers. The syllabus should contain many of synonyms, to make it known for students and enrich their vocabulary .Including texts written in authentic language to show the arts of using synonyms all that in both languages English and Arabic.
