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timorous

timorous is a synonym of nervous

adjective [ tim-er-uhs ]

timorous is another word for nervous

Nervous means feeling or showing anxiety or apprehension (I was nervous before my big presentation). 

Timorous describes a person who is timid or full of fear, often to the point of shyness (The timorous child hid behind her mother). 

✅ Both words describe a state of being afraid or anxious. 

Nervous can refer to temporary feelings of anxiety, while timorous suggests a more ingrained, habitual fearfulness (He was nervous about his job interview; My timorous nature made it hard for me to speak up in class).

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conceivably

conceivably is a synonym of possibly

adverb [ kuhn-see-vuh-blee ]

conceivably is another word for possibly

Possibly means that something might happen or be true (She could possibly be late due to the traffic). 

Conceivably suggests that something is imaginable or within the realm of possibility, though it may be unlikely (Conceivably, he could become the next president). 

✅ Both words indicate that something is within the bounds of possibility. 

Possibly is commonly used for general scenarios, while conceivably often suggests a stretch of the imagination or a less likely outcome (He could possibly join us later if his meeting ends early; Conceivably, the book could become a bestseller).

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perceive

perceive is a synonym of notice

verb [ per-seev ]

perceive is another word for notice

Notice means to become aware of something or someone through observation (She didn't notice the typo in her report). 

Perceive refers to becoming aware of or interpreting something through the senses or the mind (He could perceive the tension in the room).

✅ Both words involve awareness of something through observation or experience. 

Notice is often used for physical or immediate observation, while perceive can include deeper understanding or intuition (He didn't notice the changes in her mood; She could perceive the hidden meaning behind his words).

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