Synonyms for

Aperture

Verb / ˈæpɜ:tʃɜ: / Another word for aperture — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An opening, hole, or gap.

Synonyms & similar words

opening hole gap slot slit crack chink crevice fissure orifice vent mouth nozzle spout pipe duct channel passage portal window

Synonyms by register

Formal

opening orifice void interstice

Informal

hole gap slit crack

Literary

chink breach eye

Antonyms

blockage closure obstruction seal solid barrier

Common collocations

  • camera aperture
  • lens aperture
  • wide aperture
  • narrow aperture
  • adjust the aperture
  • f-stop aperture
  • aperture size
  • aperture priority

Word family

noun aperture
verb aperture
adjective apertural

Usage note

Primarily used in photography and optics to describe the opening that controls light. Can also refer to any small opening or gap.

Example sentences

  1. The aperture in the fence was just big enough for the cat to squeeze through.
  2. I adjusted the aperture on my camera to get a better shot.
  3. The telescope's aperture was too small to see the galaxy clearly.
  4. The thief used a small aperture in the wall to break into the building.
  5. The aperture on the jar was too narrow for the spoon to fit through.

Quotes

  • The aperture of the soul is open, and I receive its inflow forever.
  • The aperture through which I can see the world is small, but it is enough.
  • The aperture of the heart is the most important thing in life.

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