tantamount

Speech parts

1. tantamount - Noun

2. tantamount - Adjective

3. tantamount - Verb

4. tantamount - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Equivalent in value, signification, or effect.

To be tantamount or equivalent; to amount.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

equivalent same similar even like level amount uniform consonant very equal double sufficient corresponding parallel

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Antonyms

unlike other different distinct opposite diverse

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Phrases with the word

be tantamount to tantamount to be tantamount is tantamount to

Examples

Victory attained by violence is tantamount to a defeat for it is momentary. Mahatma Gandhi

The struggle against war and its social source, capitalism, presupposes direct, active, unequivocal support to the oppressed colonial peoples in their struggles and wars against imperialism. A 'neutral' position is tantamount to support of imperialism. Leon Trotsky

Inaction without more is not tantamount to choice. Benjamin N. Cardozo

Sleeping together is a euphemism for people, but tantamount to marriage with cats. Marge Piercy

If Israel falls to the terrorists, the entire free world will tremble. To forsake Israel now would be tantamount to forsaking Great Britain in 1940. It is unthinkable, and it is unthinkable because the world wants to know if we believe freedom is worth fighting for. Tom DeLay

A purchased vineyard is tantamount to a stolen vineyard. Sicilian Proverb

Close letter words and terms

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