Synonyms for

Arcs

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

Definition

Arches that form a curved shape.

Synonyms & similar words

curve bow electricarc spark electricdischarge arc discharge arch curves bows bends arches circles loops turns twists curvatures archways domes vaults horseshoes semicircles crescents curlicues swirls spirals gyres

Synonyms by register

Formal

curves segments arcs bows

Informal

bends curves swerves

Literary

curves bows sways

Antonyms

straight lines segments lines paths curves diameters

Common collocations

  • circular arcs
  • arcs of a circle
  • arcs of a parabola
  • arcs of a curve
  • arcs of the moon
  • arcs of light
  • arcs of a rainbow

Word family

noun arc
verb arc

Usage note

As a noun, 'arcs' refers to a portion of a curve or a circle. As a verb, it describes moving in a curved path.

Example sentences

  1. The rainbow has a beautiful arc of colors.
  2. The gymnast performed a perfect arc on the balance beam.
  3. The arches of the cathedral are breathtaking.
  4. The artist painted an arc of light in the sky.

Quotes

  • The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice. - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • The arc of life is long, and it bends towards justice. - Ayanna Pressley
  • The arc of history is long, but it bends towards justice. - Theodore Parker

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