Synonyms for

Graph

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

Definition

A diagram showing the relation between variable quantities, typically of two variables measured along a pair of lines at right angles.

Synonyms & similar words

chart graphicalrecord chart diagram plot table representation figure illustration map picture schedule timetable graphic flowchart

Synonyms by register

Formal

diagram chart schematic plot

Informal

drawing picture chart

Literary

tableau iconography

Antonyms

outline sketch diagram chart map plan

Common collocations

  • bar graph
  • line graph
  • scatter graph
  • pie graph
  • graph paper
  • draw a graph
  • plot a graph
  • analyze a graph

Word family

noun graph
verb graph
adjective graphic
adverb graphically

Usage note

While 'graph' can be used informally to mean any diagram, it most commonly refers to a visual representation of numerical data, often on axes. The verb form is less common than the noun.

Example sentences

  1. I drew a graph to show how much money I save each month.
  2. The teacher used a graph to explain the math problem.
  3. The stock market graph showed a big increase in profits.
  4. The weather graph showed a decrease in temperature over the week.
  5. The sales graph shows an increase in revenue.

Quotes

  • A picture is worth a thousand words, but a graph is worth a thousand pictures.
  • A graph is a visual tool for conveying information.
  • A good graph can tell a story and convey a message effectively.

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