Synonyms for

Arc

Verb / ɑ:rk / Another word for arc — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A curved line or shape.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

curve bow segment section

Informal

bend sweep curve

Literary

catenary arch curve

Antonyms

line straight direct unbent unbroken chord

Common collocations

  • arc of a circle
  • arc of a parabola
  • arc of a curve
  • arc of a trajectory
  • arc of a beam
  • arc of a history
  • arc of a story

Word family

noun arc
verb arc

Usage note

The word 'arc' most commonly refers to a part of a circle or a curved path. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a progression or development over time.

Example sentences

  1. The ball flew in an arc through the air.
  2. The rainbow has an arc of colors in the sky.
  3. The bridge was built with a gentle arc.
  4. The dancer moved in graceful arcs across the stage.
  5. The archer aimed for the bullseye in a perfect arc.

Quotes

  • "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • "Life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever." - Peter Hagerty
  • "The arc of history is long, but it bends towards justice." - Theodore Parker

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