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LEEWAY Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word leeway. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For LEEWAY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for leeway, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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disagreement discrepancy divergence drift variance

Alternatives for ALLOWANCE

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