English Synonym Finder

word-for-word

Definitions

In exactly the same words; verbatim.

Reproduced or repeated using the precise language of the original.

Examples

The student was asked to repeat the instructions word-for-word to ensure they were understood correctly.

She transcribed the interview word-for-word, capturing every pause and hesitation of the speaker.

Synonyms

verbatim literal exactly precisely textual

Antonyms

paraphrased summarized loose inexact free gist