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NOUN Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word noun. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word noun. (close relations)
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Definition of 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

Best Hypernyms For NOUN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for noun, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Phrases (3)
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