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courier

courier is a synonym of messenger

noun [ kur-ee-er ]

courier is another word for messenger

✅ A messenger refers to a person who carries a message or communication (The messenger delivered the note quickly). 

✅ A courier is a person or service that transports messages, packages, or mail, often rapidly and securely (The courier service guaranteed next-day delivery). 

✅ Both words describe someone who delivers messages or goods. 

Messenger is often used for simple message delivery, while courier implies a more professional or official service, often for transporting items securely (The king's messenger brought news from the battlefield; The courier delivered the documents safely).

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annihilate

annihilate is a synonym of destroy

verb [ uh-nahy-uh-leyt ]

annihilate is another word for destroy

Destroy means to damage something so severely that it no longer exists or functions (The storm will destroy the old barn). 

Annihilate implies complete destruction or obliteration, often to the point of non-existence (The army was annihilated by the enemy forces). 

✅ Both words describe the act of causing complete ruin. 

Destroy can be used in everyday contexts to describe various levels of damage, while annihilate suggests a total and utter destruction (The kids accidentally destroyed the model plane; The asteroid could annihilate all life on Earth).

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indelible

indelible is a synonym of permanent

[ in-del-uh-buhl ]

indelible is another word for permanent

Permanent means lasting or intended to last indefinitely without change (She got a permanent position at the company). 

Indelible refers to something that cannot be removed, forgotten, or changed, often used metaphorically (The experience left an indelible mark on him). 

✅ Both words describe something that is lasting or unchangeable. 

Permanent is used in a variety of contexts, from employment to markers, while indelible often implies a profound, lasting effect or impression (The artist's work will be featured in the museum's permanent collection; The indelible memory of their trip stayed with her).

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