Synonyms for
Book
Definition
A written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together along one side and bound in covers.
Synonyms & similar words
leger
reserve
christianbible
volume
bible
script
word
koran
holyscripture
hold
goodbook
scripture
wordofgod
record
playscript
rulebook
holywrit
quran
alquran
accountbook
book
ledger
bookofaccount
recordbook
volume
tome
publication
work
text
opus
manual
guidebook
handbook
encyclopedia
dictionary
thesaurus
novel
story
narrative
fiction
nonfiction
memoir
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- read a book
- write a book
- open a book
- close a book
- borrow a book
- return a book
- book cover
- book club
Word family
Usage note
While 'book' can refer to any bound collection of pages, it often implies a narrative or informational work. The verb 'to book' means to reserve or schedule.
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Example sentences
- I borrowed a book from the library.
- She loves to read books about animals.
- He wrote a book about his travels.
- I can't put this book down!
- The book was too heavy to carry.
Quotes
A room without books is like a body without a soul. - Cicero
There is no friend as loyal as a book. - Ernest Hemingway
Books are a uniquely portable magic. - Stephen King