That was exactly my point, "synonym" != "the same thing", it's a bit more nuanced than that and requires the context in which the words are used. Only a 3rd gr

That was exactly my point, "synonym" != "the same thing", it's a bit more nuanced than that and requires the context in which the words are used. Only a 3rd grader thinks its ok to trot out their thesaurus and willy nilly replace words. (also, from reading this thread, I don't seem to be the only one who thinks your english leaves something to be desired)