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APPLIANCE Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word appliance. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word appliance. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for APPLIANCE

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contraption
nounn
noun

• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

gadget
nounn
noun

• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

apparatus
nounn
noun

• equipment designed to serve a specific function

• (anatomy) a group of body parts that work together to perform a given function

device
nounn
noun

• an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

• something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect

• any clever maneuver

• any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)

• an emblematic design (especially in heraldry)

equipment
nounn
noun

• an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

implement
verb, nounv, n
noun

• instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end

verb

• apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design

• ensure observance of laws and rules

• pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue

machine
nounn
noun

• any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

• an efficient person

• an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently

• a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point

• a group that controls the activities of a political party

• a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

verb

• turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery

• make by machinery

tool
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an implement used in the practice of a vocation

• the means whereby some act is accomplished

• a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else

• obscene terms for penis

verb

• drive

• ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it

• furnish with tools

• work with a tool

utensil
nounn
noun

• an implement for practical use (especially in a household)

application
nounn
noun

• the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

• a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school

• the work of applying something

• a program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task

• liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin

• a diligent effort

• the action of putting something into operation

compliance
nounn
noun

• acting according to certain accepted standards

• a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others

• the act of submitting; usually surrendering power to another

cure
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain

verb

• provide a cure for, make healthy again

• prepare by drying, salting, or chemical processing in order to preserve

• make (substances) hard and improve their usability

• be or become preserved

medicine
nounn
noun

• the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

• (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease

• the learned profession that is mastered by graduate training in a medical school and that is devoted to preventing or alleviating or curing diseases and injuries

• punishment for one's actions

verb

• treat medicinally, treat with medicine

remedy
verb, nounv, n
noun

• act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

• a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain

verb

• set straight or right

• provide relief for

contrivance
nounn
noun

• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

• the faculty of contriving; inventive skill

• an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade

• an artificial or unnatural or obviously contrived arrangement of details or parts etc.

• any improvised arrangement for temporary use

• the act of devising something

convenience
nounn
noun

• the state of being suitable or opportune

• the quality of being useful and convenient

• a toilet that is available to the public

• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

gismo
nounn
noun

• something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known

• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

gizmo
nounn
noun

• something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known

• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

widget
nounn
noun

• something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known

• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

Best Hypernyms For APPLIANCE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for appliance, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
device apparatus contraption contrivance durables equipment gadget gizmo implement instrument machine mechanism tool utensil
Phrases (2)
consumer durablesdurable goods

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