Synonyms for

Buffer

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

Definition

A buffer is something that reduces the impact of a shock or collision.

Synonyms & similar words

cowcatcher fender bufferstore cushion pilot polisher buff bufferstorage soften bufferzone cushion pad protector bumper insulator safeguard shield barrier fender guard cordon armor protection security defence fortification bastion

Synonyms by register

Formal

cushion mitigate attenuate ameliorate

Informal

cushion pad cushion the blow soften the impact

Literary

balm soothe palliate

Antonyms

disrupt aggravate intensify worsen exacerbate provoke

Common collocations

  • buffer zone
  • buffer state
  • buffer against
  • buffer the impact
  • buffer memory
  • buffer overflow
  • buffer solution
  • buffer stock

Word family

noun buffer
verb buffer

Usage note

As a verb, 'buffer' often implies protecting something from harm or shock. It can also refer to a temporary storage area in computing. Be mindful of the context to distinguish between these meanings.

Example sentences

  1. I used a buffer to protect my phone when it fell off the table.
  2. The buffer on the train helped to reduce the noise and vibration.
  3. The buffer zone between the two countries was meant to prevent conflict.
  4. I need to buffer this image before I upload it to the internet.
  5. The buffer in the car helped reduce the impact of the collision.

Quotes

  • The future is like a corridor into which a room opens that has not yet been lit...and maybe you can't go into it, but at least you know it's there. - Tennessee Williams
  • I've been on a calendar, but I've never been on time. - Marilyn Monroe
  • Man is the only animal that causes pain to others with no other object than wanting pleasure for himself. - Mark Twain

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