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WIDGET Synonyms

There are 30 synonyms of the word widget. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word widget. (close relations)
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appliance
nounn
noun

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

• durable goods for home or office use

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

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)

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

instrument
nounn
noun

• a device that requires skill for proper use

• the means whereby some act is accomplished

• a person used by another to gain an end

• (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right

• the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process

• any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds

verb

• equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling

• write an instrumental score for

• address a legal document to

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

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

control
verb, nounv, n
noun

• power to direct or determine

• a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another

• (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc

• a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment

• the activity of managing or exerting control over something

• the state that exists when one person or group has power over another

• discipline in personal and social activities

• great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

• a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine

• a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance

• the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.

verb

• exercise authoritative control or power over

• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

• handle and cause to function

• maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage

• check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard

• place under restrictions; limit access to by law

• verify by using a duplicate register for comparison

• be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

• have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of

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

scraper
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any of various hand tools for scraping

sprocket
nounn
noun

• roller that has teeth on the rims to pull film or paper through

• thin wheel with teeth that engage with a chain

• tooth on the rim of gear wheel

thingy
nounn
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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

dojigger
nounn
noun

• something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known

doodad
nounn
noun

• something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known

doohickey
nounn
noun

• something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known

gimmick
nounn
noun

• a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident

• something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known

• any clever maneuver

gubbins
nounn
noun

• something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known

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Alternatives for APPLIANCE

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