AMBIT Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word ambit. (close relations)
Definition of AMBIT
ambits
Best Alternative Words for AMBIT
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| compass | nounn | |||||||
noun • navigational instrument for finding directions • an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: • the limit of capability • drafting instrument used for drawing circles verb • bring about; accomplish • travel around, either by plane or ship • get the meaning of something | ||||||||
| range | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: • the limits within which something can be effective • a large tract of grassy open land on which livestock can graze • a series of hills or mountains • a place for shooting (firing or driving) projectiles of various kinds • a variety of different things or activities • (mathematics) the set of values of the dependent variable for which a function is defined • the limit of capability • a kitchen appliance used for cooking food verb • change or be different within limits • move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment • have a range; be capable of projecting over a certain distance, as of a gun • range or extend over; occupy a certain area • lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line • feed as in a meadow or pasture • let eat • assign a rank or rating to | ||||||||
| scope | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: • the state of the environment in which a situation exists • a magnifier of images of distant objects • electronic equipment that provides visual images of varying electrical quantities | ||||||||
| extent | nounn | |||||||
noun • the point or degree to which something extends • the distance or area or volume over which something extends | ||||||||
| jurisdiction | nounn | |||||||
noun • (law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law • in law; the territory within which power can be exercised | ||||||||
| purview | nounn | |||||||
noun • the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated | ||||||||
| sphere | nounn | |||||||
noun • a particular environment or walk of life • any spherically shaped artifact • the geographical area in which one nation is very influential • a particular aspect of life or activity • a solid figure bounded by a spherical surface (including the space it encloses) • a three-dimensional closed surface such that every point on the surface is equidistant from the center • the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected | ||||||||
| orbit | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another • a particular environment or walk of life • an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: • the path of an electron around the nucleus of an atom • the bony cavity in the skull containing the eyeball verb • move in an orbit | ||||||||
| reach | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the limits within which something can be effective • an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: • the act of physically reaching or thrusting out • the limit of capability verb • reach a destination, either real or abstract • reach a point in time, or a certain state or level • move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense • be in or establish communication with • to gain with effort • to extend as far as • reach a goal • place into the hands or custody of • to exert much effort or energy | ||||||||
