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Omnibus

A long four-wheeled carriage, having seats for many people; especially, one with seats running lengthwise, used in conveying passengers short distances.

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Similar meaning 2

Comprehensive 84% connected

Including much; comprising many things; having a wide scope or a full view.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Comprehensive 84% connected

Including much; comprising many things; having a wide scope or a full view.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Broader term 1

Anthology 76% connected

A discourse on flowers.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Narrower term 1

Minibus 76% connected

A kind of light passenger vehicle, carrying four persons.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

Containing group 1

Fleet 70% connected

To sail; to float.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a containing group, substance or whole.

Component part 2

Roof 70% connected

The cover of any building, including the roofing (see Roofing) and all the materials and construction necessary to carry and maintain the same upon t…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a member, substance or component part.

Window 70% connected

An opening in the wall of a building for the admission of light and air, usually closed by casements or sashes containing some transparent material,…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a member, substance or component part.

Synonym 3

Bus 92% connected

An omnibus.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Coach 92% connected

A large, closed, four-wheeled carriage, having doors in the sides, and generally a front and back seat inside, each for two persons, and an elevated…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Double-decker 92% connected

A man-of-war having two gun decks.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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