Synonyms for

Books

Noun / bʊks / Another word for books — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A set of written or printed pages bound together in a cover.

Synonyms & similar words

hold script ledger book record word playscript leger quran bible koran volume scripture reserve novels literature publications works manuals guides handbooks tomes volumes compendiums monographs catalogs directories texts papers magazines journals periodicals zines leaflets

Synonyms by register

Formal

publications texts volumes works

Informal

reads stuff pages tomes

Literary

scrolls codices manuscripts

Antonyms

blank pages empty shelves silence void nothingness

Common collocations

  • read books
  • write books
  • borrow books
  • library books
  • children's books
  • cook books
  • new books
  • old books

Word family

noun book
verb book
adjective bookish

Usage note

While 'books' is a common noun, its verb form 'to book' has distinct meanings like reserving or scheduling, and is unrelated to the written works.

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Example sentences

  1. I have a lot of books on my bookshelf.
  2. I borrow books from the library every week.
  3. My favorite books are adventure stories.
  4. I like to read books about animals.
  5. I learned about history from books.

Quotes

  • The best books... are those that tell you what you know already.
  • Books are a uniquely portable magic.
  • The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.

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