LEEWAY Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word leeway. (close relations)
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allowance | nounn | |||||||
noun • an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period) • a sum granted as reimbursement for expenses • an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances • a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits • a reserve fund created by a charge against profits in order to provide for changes in the value of a company's assets • the act of allowing verb • put on a fixed allowance, as of food | ||||||||
flexibility | nounn | |||||||
noun • the property of being flexible; easily bent or shaped • the quality of being adaptable or variable • the trait of being easily persuaded | ||||||||
freedom | nounn | |||||||
noun • the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints • immunity from an obligation or duty | ||||||||
latitude | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself • freedom from normal restraints in conduct • an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator • scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought; freedom from restriction | ||||||||
margin | nounn | |||||||
noun • the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary • an amount beyond the minimum necessary • the amount of collateral a customer deposits with a broker when borrowing from the broker to buy securities • (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold • the blank space that surrounds the text on a page • a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits | ||||||||
room | nounn | |||||||
noun • an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling • space for movement • opportunity for • the people who are present in a room verb • live and take one's meals at or in | ||||||||
slack | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • dust consisting of a mixture of small coal fragments and coal dust and dirt that sifts out when coal is passed over a sieve • a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality • a stretch of water without current or movement • a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot • the quality of being loose (not taut) • a cord or rope or cable that is hanging loosely adjective satellite • not tense or taut • flowing with little speed as e.g. at the turning of the tide • lacking in rigor or strictness verb • avoid responsibilities and work, be idle • be inattentive to, or neglect • release tension on • make less active or fast • become slow or slower • make less active or intense • become less in amount or intensity • cause to heat and crumble by treatment with water | ||||||||
tolerance | nounn | |||||||
noun • the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions • a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior • the act of tolerating something • willingness to recognize and respect the beliefs or practices of others • a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits | ||||||||
wiggle room | nounn | |||||||
noun • flexibility of interpretation or of options |