Synonyms for

Card

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

Definition

a piece of stiff paper or thin cardboard, typically rectangular, with a picture or information on one side and a blank space for writing a message on the other.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

document ticket certificate credential

Informal

plastic credit debit ID

Literary

missive parchment scroll

Antonyms

blank empty plain unmarked unwritten

Common collocations

  • playing card
  • credit card
  • business card
  • greeting card
  • ID card
  • flash card
  • index card
  • smart card

Word family

noun card
verb card
adjective carded

Usage note

The word 'card' can refer to many different types of items, from playing cards to identification documents. Be specific when context is unclear, e.g., 'credit card' or 'business card'.

Example sentences

  1. I wrote a thank-you card for my teacher.
  2. My grandma gave me a birthday card with a unicorn on it.
  3. I use my library card to check out books.
  4. I got a gift card for my favorite store for my birthday.
  5. I played a game of War with my brother using a deck of cards.

Quotes

  • 'A good memory is needed after one has lied.' - Pierre Corneille
  • 'The art of living is more like that of wrestling than of dancing.' - Marcus Aurelius
  • 'The only way to do great work is to love what you do.' - Steve Jobs

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