NOUN Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word noun. (close relations)
Definition of NOUN
Best Alternative Words for NOUN
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name | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a language unit by which a person or thing is known • a person's reputation • family based on male descent • a well-known or notable person • by the sanction or authority of • a defamatory or abusive word or phrase verb • assign a specified (usually proper) name to • give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property • charge with a function; charge to be • create and charge with a task or function • mention and identify by name • make reference to • identify as in botany or biology, for example • give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of • determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis | ||||||||
concept | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances | ||||||||
designation | nounn | |||||||
noun • identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others • the act of putting a person into a non-elective position • the act of designating or identifying something | ||||||||
expression | nounn | |||||||
noun • the feelings expressed on a person's face • expression without words • the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions • a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations • the style of expressing yourself • a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement • (genetics) the process of expressing a gene • a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit • the act of forcing something out by squeezing or pressing | ||||||||
label | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a brief description given for purposes of identification • trade name of a company that produces musical recordings • a radioactive isotope that is used in a compound in order to trace the mechanism of a chemical reaction • an identifying or descriptive marker that is attached to an object verb • assign a label to; designate with a label • attach a tag or label to • pronounce judgment on • distinguish (as a compound or molecule) by introducing a labeled atom • distinguish (an element or atom) by using a radioactive isotope or an isotope of unusual mass for tracing through chemical reactions | ||||||||
locution | nounn | |||||||
noun • a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations | ||||||||
moniker | nounn | |||||||
noun • a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name) | ||||||||
term | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a word or expression used for some particular thing • a limited period of time • (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement • any distinct quantity contained in a polynomial • one of the substantive phrases in a logical proposition • the end of gestation or point at which birth is imminent • (architecture) a statue or a human bust or an animal carved out of the top of a square pillar; originally used as a boundary marker in ancient Rome verb • name formally or designate with a term | ||||||||
title | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with • the name of a work of art or literary composition etc. • a general or descriptive heading for a section of a written work • the status of being a champion • a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it • an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. `Mr.' or `General' • an established or recognized right • (usually plural) written material introduced into a movie or TV show to give credits or represent dialogue or explain an action • an appellation signifying nobility • an informal right to something verb • give a title to • designate by an identifying term | ||||||||
word | nounn | |||||||
noun • a unit of language that native speakers can identify • the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus) • a brief statement • the sacred writings of the Christian religions • information about recent and important events • a verbal command for action • an exchange of views on some topic • a promise • a string of bits stored in computer memory • a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group verb • put into words or an expression | ||||||||
substantive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established noun • any word or group of words functioning as a noun adjective satellite • of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something • being on topic and prompting thought |