Hinge is an English word with both a concrete and a figurativeusing words in a non-literal way to suggest an idea meaning. It most often refers to the movableable to move or be moved joint on a door or gate, and it can also describe something that an outcome dependsrelies on something else for support or result on.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /hɪndʒ/
Easy pronunciation: HINGE (approximate spelling).
Stress: One syllable; the stress is on hinge.
Noun: a joint that lets a door, lid, or similar object swing open and shut.
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Hinge Meaning
a part that lets a door, lid, or similar object swing open and shut
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
Example: The door squeaked because the hinge was loose.
Synonyms for this meaning:
flexible joint — Works as a technical description, but it is less natural than hinge in everyday use.
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Other Meanings of Hinge
Meaning 2
something that other events or results depend on
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a circumstance upon which subsequent events depend
Example: His absence is the hinge of our plan.
Meaning 3
to fix something so it can swing on a hinge
Part of speech: verb
Definition: attach with a hinge
Example: The cabinet doors were hinged to open outward.
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Hinge Synonyms
Similar Meaning
flexible joint
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Common Mistakes
Do not confuse the noun hinge, meaning a door joint, with the figurative noun sense meaning something events depend on.
The verb hinge is not the same as the noun sense and should not be used as a synonym for it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does hinge mean?
Hinge usually means the joint that lets a door, lid, or gate swing open and shut. It can also mean the key factor that other events depend on.
What is a synonym for hinge?
For the noun meaning a door joint, flexible joint is a close dictionary synonym, though it is less common in everyday English.
Is hinge a noun or a verb?
Hinge can be both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it means a joint or a deciding factor. As a verb, it means to attach something with a hinge.
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Loop is a word with severalmore than two, but not manyrelatedconnected or linked in some way meanings. It can describe a curvedbent in a smooth round shape, not straight shape, a repeated computer process, a circular motion, or the act of making something into a loop.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /luːp/
Easy pronunciation: LOOP (approximate spelling).
Stress: One syllable; the vowel is stressed.
Verb sense: to move in a curve that comes back around, or to form something into a curved ring.
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Loop Meaning
to go around in a circle or to bend something into a loop
Part of speech: verb
Definition: move in a curve that comes back around, or form something into a curved circle or ring
Example: The path looped around the lake.
Synonyms for this meaning:
coil — Works well when something is wound into a curved shape.
curl — Can fit the sense of bending into a curved form, though it is less exact than coil.
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Other Meanings of Loop
Meaning 2
an electrical circuit that goes around in a circle
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates
Example: The signal travels through a closed loop.
Synonyms for this meaning:
closed circuit — Direct match for the circuit sense.
Meaning 3
an aerobatic move where a plane flies in a vertical circle
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane
Example: The pilot performed a loop above the runway.
Synonyms for this meaning:
loop-the-loop — Standard term for this aerial maneuver.
Meaning 4
a metal ring used to reinforce a hole for a cord or line
Part of speech: noun
Definition: fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines
Example: The curtain had a metal loop at the top.
Synonyms for this meaning:
cringle — A specific nautical or textile term for this kind of reinforced ring.
eyelet — Works for a reinforced hole or ring, especially in clothing or fabric.
grommet — Common term for the metal or rubber ring around a hole.
grummet — A less common variant term for the same kind of fitting.
Meaning 5
one repeat in a computer program
Part of speech: noun
Definition: (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated
Example: The program runs through the loop ten times.
Synonyms for this meaning:
iteration — Standard technical synonym for one repeat in a process.
Meaning 6
to form something into a loop
Part of speech: verb
Definition: make a loop in
Example: Loop the rope around the post.
Synonyms for this meaning:
intertwine — Can fit when things are twisted or wound together, but it is broader than loop.
Meaning 7
a network arranged in a circle so the end connects back to the beginning
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component
Example: The office network uses a loop topology.
Synonyms for this meaning:
loop topology — Exact technical term.
Meaning 8
a small group of people who are closely involved and informed
Part of speech: noun
Definition: an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan)
Example: She was part of the decision-making loop.
Meaning 9
an IUD shaped like a loop
Part of speech: noun
Definition: an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop
Example: The doctor discussed a loop-shaped contraceptive device.
Meaning 10
something shaped like a ring or oval
Part of speech: noun
Definition: anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself)
Example: The ribbon formed a neat loop.
Meaning 11
to attach something by passing it through a loop
Part of speech: verb
Definition: fasten or join with a loop
Example: He looped the keys onto his belt.
Meaning 12
to make a plane fly in a loop
Part of speech: verb
Definition: fly loops, perform a loop
Example: The stunt pilot looped his plane.
Meaning 13
to travel in a curving path that keeps bending back
Part of speech: verb
Definition: move in loops
Example: The road looped around the hill.
Meaning 14
a fingerprint pattern that curves back on itself
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the basic pattern of the human fingerprint
Example: A loop is one of the main fingerprint patterns.
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Loop Synonyms
Similar Meaning
coil
curl
electrical circuit
closed circuit
aerobatic maneuver
loop-the-loop
fastener or reinforced hole fitting
cringle
eyelet
grommet
grummet
one repeat in programming
iteration
network arrangement
loop topology
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Common Mistakes
Do not use loop to mean every kind of circle or ring; some uses are technical, like a circuit, a flight maneuver, or a network layout.
The verb loop can mean ‘move in a curved path’ or ‘make into a loop,’ but it is not the same as ‘repeat’ in ordinary English, except in computing.
In the phrase ‘in the loop,’ loop is part of an idiom meaning informed or included, not a physical circle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common meaning of loop?
The most common everyday meaning is a curved or circular form, or the action of bending or moving in that shape.
What are the best synonyms for loop?
For the main shape-related meaning, the strongest synonyms are coil and curl. Other senses have more specific synonyms, such as iteration for programming and closed circuit for electronics.
Is loop always a noun?
No. Loop can be a noun or a verb. As a verb, it can mean to bend something into a loop, to fasten something through a loop, or to move in a looping path.
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ExtenuateTo make an action or problem seem less bad or less blameworthy. is a formalUsed in serious or official situations rather than casual conversation. verb used when something makes a fault, offenseAn act that breaks a law, rule, or moral standard., or difficulty seem less serious than it really is. It can also mean to try to reduce how serious something appears.
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Lynx can meanexpresses or refers to a particular idea, thing, or interpretation a type of wild cat, or a text-onlyshowing words without pictures, video, or other graphics web browsersoftware used to view and navigate websites. The animal sense is the common everyday meaning.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /lɪŋks/
Easy pronunciation: LINKS (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress on the only syllable.
Animal sense: a short-tailed wild cat with tufted ears.
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Lynx Meaning
a wild cat with tufted ears and a short tail
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a short-tailed wild cat with tufted ears, found in northern forests and hunted for its fur
Example: We saw a lynx tracks in the snow near the forest edge.
Synonyms for this meaning:
catamount — A valid animal-name synonym in this source, though less common in everyday use.
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Other Meanings of Lynx
Meaning 2
a browser that shows web pages as text only
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a text browser
Example: He opened the site in Lynx because the graphical browser was not working.
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Lynx Synonyms
Similar Meaning
catamount
a text browser
Lynx
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Common Mistakes
Do not confuse lynx the animal with Lynx, the text-based web browser.
Catamount is a synonym for the animal sense, not the browser sense.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does lynx mean?
Lynx usually means a short-tailed wild cat with tufted ears. It can also mean a text-only web browser.
What is a synonym for lynx?
For the animal sense, catamount is a synonym. There is no common everyday synonym for the browser sense.
Is lynx the same as the browser Lynx?
No. Lynx the animal and Lynx the browser are different meanings of the same word.
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A solicitorA British legal professional who advises clients and prepares papers. can mean a person who asks for donationsMoney or gifts given to help a person, group, or cause., business, or votes, or a British lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares documents. The most common everyday meaning in British English is the legal professionalSomeone who does a job requiring special training or expertise..
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British lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents.
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Solicitor Meaning
In Britain, a lawyer who helps people with legal matters and paperwork.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A British lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents.
Example: She asked her solicitor to review the contract before she signed it.
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Other Meanings of Solicitor
Meaning 2
Someone who tries to get support, money, customers, or votes from other people.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A person who asks for contributions, business, or votes.
Example: The solicitor went door to door asking for donations.
Synonyms for this meaning:
canvasser — Works for the sense of someone seeking support, business, or donations.
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Solicitor Synonyms
A person who asks for contributions, business, or votes.
canvasser
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Common Mistakes
Do not confuse solicitor with 'solicitation', which is the act of asking for something.
In British English, solicitor is a type of lawyer; in American English, the word may be understood differently or be less common.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does solicitor mean in British English?
In British English, a solicitor is a lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents.
Is solicitor the same as lawyer?
Not exactly. A solicitor is one type of lawyer, especially in the UK.
What is a synonym for solicitor?
For the legal sense, there is no strong everyday synonym that matches exactly. For the sense of someone seeking donations or support, canvaasser is a close synonym.
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Disastrous describessays what a person or thing is like something that causes very serious harm, failurelack of success or not working as intended, or bad results. It is often used for events, decisions, or outcomesresults or final effects of actions or events that go badly wrong.
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RelativeA person in your family, or something linked by comparison to something else. can mean a family member, something connected by comparisonThe act of noting how two things are alike or different., or something measured in relation to something else. It can also refer to an organismA living thing, such as an animal, plant, or microbe. that is closely related to another. The most common everyday use is the noun meaning “family member.”
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Noun meaning a family member, related by blood or marriage.
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Relative Meaning
a family member
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a person related by blood or marriage
Example: Police are searching for relatives of the deceased.
Synonyms for this meaning:
relation — A common noun for a family member or person connected by marriage or blood.
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Other Meanings of Relative
Meaning 2
a closely related animal or plant
Part of speech: noun
Definition: an animal or plant that bears a relationship to another, especially by common descent or membership in the same genus
Example: The wolf is a relative of the domestic dog.
Synonyms for this meaning:
congener — A valid biological term for a related organism.
congeneric — Used in biological classification, but less common as a direct substitute.
Meaning 3
connected in proportion to something else
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics; usually followed by to
Example: Earnings are relative to production.
Synonyms for this meaning:
proportional — Works when the meaning is based on proportion or relation.
Meaning 4
based on comparison, not fixed or absolute
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: estimated by comparison; not absolute or complete
Example: That's only a relative advantage.
Synonyms for this meaning:
comparative — A good substitute when the meaning is based on comparison rather than something absolute.
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Relative Synonyms
Similar Meaning
relation
animal or plant related by descent or classification
congener
congeneric
adjective meaning proportional or related to something else
proportional
adjective meaning based on comparison, not absolute
comparative
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Common Mistakes
Do not use relative as a synonym for absolute; they are opposites in the adjective sense.
Do not mix the family-member noun sense with the biological sense.
Relative is an adjective in phrases like relative to or relative advantage, but it is a noun in my relative and your relatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does relative mean?
Relative most commonly means a family member. It can also mean something that is based on comparison or proportion, or an organism that is closely related to another.
What is a synonym for relative?
For the family-member sense, a good synonym is relation. For the other senses, synonyms include proportional and comparative, depending on the meaning.
Is relative the same as absolute?
No. In the adjective sense, relative means based on comparison or not fixed, while absolute means complete or not dependent on comparison.
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Signal is a versatileable to be used in many different ways or situations English word with several related meanings. It can be a noun, a verb, or an adjective, depending on whether you mean a message, the act of communicatingsharing information or ideas with another person or group, something that indicates a change, or something especially notableimportant or worth noticing because it stands out.
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Signal Meaning
to show or indicate something
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to be a sign that something is happening or is likely to happen
Example: The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued.
Synonyms for this meaning:
indicate — A very common, natural substitute in this sense.
bespeak — Means to suggest or show something, but is more formal and less common.
betoken — A formal word meaning to be a sign of something.
point — Works in the sense of pointing to or suggesting something, but is less precise.
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Other Meanings of Signal
Meaning 2
a message sent without words
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a gesture, sound, or other act that conveys a message
Example: The boat's signals suddenly stopped.
Synonyms for this meaning:
sign — A close substitute when the meaning is a message or cue.
Meaning 3
to give a message without speaking
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to communicate silently by using gestures or signs
Example: The diner signaled the waiter to bring the menu.
Synonyms for this meaning:
sign — Can work when it means communicating by signs.
signalise — British spelling/form, but less common in everyday use.
signalize — Commoner U.S. spelling/form, but still uncommon in modern everyday use.
Meaning 4
an electronic message or transmission
Part of speech: noun
Definition: an electrical or electronic wave or current that carries information
Example: The phone lost signal in the tunnel.
Meaning 5
a cue to begin or respond
Part of speech: noun
Definition: something that causes or warns someone to act
Example: He awaited the signal to start.
Meaning 6
very noticeable or outstanding
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: especially noticeable or unusually important
Example: The year saw one signal triumph for the Labour Party.
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Signal Synonyms
Similar Meaning
indicate
bespeak
betoken
noun: a gesture, sound, or other act that conveys a message
sign
verb: to communicate silently by using gestures or signs
sign
signalise
signalize
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Common Mistakes
Do not mix up the verb meaning 'indicate' with the verb meaning 'communicate by gestures.'
Do not use 'signal' only for electronic or radio transmission; it also has ordinary everyday meanings.
'signal' as an adjective means 'remarkable' or 'notable,' not 'electronic' or 'important to send.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does signal mean in simple English?
Signal can mean a sign, a message sent without words, the act of showing or indicating something, or something especially notable.
What are the main synonyms of signal?
For the common verb meaning 'show or indicate,' strong synonyms include indicate, bespeak, and betoken. For the noun meaning 'message or sign,' sign is the closest substitute.
Is signal always a noun?
No. Signal can be a noun, a verb, or an adjective.
What is the difference between signal and sign?
Signal often suggests a deliberate cue or message, while sign is broader and can mean any indication or symbol.
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Antediluvian is used for something that belongs to a very ancientbelonging to a very remote past, long ago in history time, especially in a biblicalconnected with the Bible or stories from it or figurativeusing words in a nonliteral, symbolic way sense. It can also refer to a person from before the biblical flood.
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Adjective meaning very old-fashioned or belonging to an earlier era.
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Antediluvian Meaning
very old-fashioned or from a much earlier time
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
Example: The museum displayed an antediluvian machine that still somehow worked.
Synonyms for this meaning:
antiquated — A strong everyday substitute when something is old-fashioned or out of date.
archaic — Works well when something feels very old or belongs to an earlier era.
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Other Meanings of Antediluvian
Meaning 2
from the time before the biblical flood
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: of or relating to the period before the biblical flood
Example: The story described an antediluvian world.
Synonyms for this meaning:
antediluvial — A direct synonym in this specific biblical-historical sense.
Meaning 3
an extremely old person
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a very old person
Example: He joked that he felt like an antediluvian after the long hike.
Synonyms for this meaning:
ancient — Used figuratively for a very old person, though less precise and often informal.
Meaning 4
one of the early biblical patriarchs before the flood
Part of speech: noun
Definition: any of the early patriarchs who lived prior to the Noachian deluge
Example: In the text, Adam and other antediluvians are treated as figures from the earliest age.
Synonyms for this meaning:
antediluvian patriarch — Matches this religious-historical noun sense directly.
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Antediluvian Synonyms
Similar Meaning
antiquated
archaic
before the biblical flood
antediluvial
a very old person
ancient
an early patriarch before the flood
antediluvian patriarch
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Common Mistakes
Not every use means just 'old.' In biblical writing, antediluvian refers specifically to the time before the flood.
The noun sense for a very old person is rare and mostly figurative.
Do not confuse antediluvian with antebellum or antiquated; they are different words with different histories.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does antediluvian mean?
Most often, antediluvian means very old-fashioned or belonging to an extremely early period. In religious contexts, it can also mean before the biblical flood.
Is antediluvian a positive or negative word?
Usually it is neutral or slightly negative when describing old-fashioned ideas, objects, or systems.
What are the best synonyms for antediluvian?
For the common adjective sense, the best synonyms are antiquated and archaic. Other senses have more specific equivalents, such as antediluvial in the biblical-historical sense.
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Junction is a noun with several related meaningsdifferent ideas or senses a word or phrase can have. It can refer to the act or state of joiningthe process of bringing two parts or groups into one, the way two things meet, or the place where things come together. In everyday English, the most common sense is a place where roadspublic paths for vehicles to travel on, rail lines, or other things meet.
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Refers to the place where two or more things meet.
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Junction Meaning
a point or place where things meet
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the place where two or more things come together
Example: We turned left at the junction and drove into town.
Synonyms for this meaning:
junction — The word itself names this sense, but there are no stronger supplied substitutes for the exact everyday meaning.
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Other Meanings of Junction
Meaning 2
the condition of being connected
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the state of being joined together
Example: The pipes are in close junction with the main line.
Synonyms for this meaning:
conjunction — Can fit this abstract sense of being joined, though it is more often used in other contexts.
colligation — A technical word for joining or binding together; less common in everyday English.
conjugation — Only works in specialized or technical use, not as a general synonym.
Meaning 3
the way two things fit or meet
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
Example: The metal tubing was bent to create a smooth junction.
Synonyms for this meaning:
articulation — Can mean a joint or point of connection, especially in technical contexts.
joint — Can work when referring to the place where parts meet, though it is broader and more common as a general noun.
juncture — Can refer to a connection point or joining, but is more often used for a critical point in time.
Meaning 4
the act of joining things together
Part of speech: noun
Definition: an act of joining or adjoining things
Example: The junction of the two panels took careful work.
Synonyms for this meaning:
adjunction — A formal word meaning the act of joining or adding on.
Meaning 5
something that connects two things
Part of speech: noun
Definition: something that joins or connects
Example: The bridge serves as a junction between the two neighborhoods.
Synonyms for this meaning:
conjunction — Can mean a connecting link or joining element, but is often used in other senses as well.
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Junction Synonyms
Similar Meaning
joint
juncture
the state of being joined together
conjunction
colligation
conjugation
the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
articulation
joint
juncture
an act of joining or adjoining things
adjunction
something that joins or connects
conjunction
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Common Mistakes
Using junction to mean only an intersection of roads; it can also mean a point, act, or state of joining in more general or technical contexts.
Confusing junction with juncture: juncture often means a critical moment or stage, not just a meeting place.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does junction mean?
Junction means a place or point where two or more things meet or are joined. It can also refer to the act or state of joining.
What are the synonyms of junction?
Good synonyms depend on the sense. For the everyday meaning, joint and juncture can sometimes work, while other senses use more specific terms like conjunction or articulation.
Is junction the same as juncture?
Not exactly. Junction usually means a meeting place or connection point. Juncture can also mean a critical time or stage, so it is not always interchangeable.
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