Synonyms for

Groove

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

Definition

a long, narrow cut or depression in a hard material

Synonyms & similar words

channel vallecula furrow rut furrow channel cut ditch trench slot cavity indentation score rabbet fluting corrugation ripple rut track path lane way trail course

Synonyms by register

Formal

rut channel conduit furrow

Informal

rhythm swing beat flow jam

Literary

cleft gully channel rut

Antonyms

disruption stagnation disorder irregularity unevenness clumsiness

Common collocations

  • in the groove
  • find your groove
  • get into the groove
  • smooth groove
  • deep groove
  • cut a groove
  • out of the groove

Word family

noun groove
verb groove
adjective grooved

Usage note

The informal sense of 'groove' meaning to enjoy oneself or be in a state of rhythmic enjoyment is common in casual speech and music contexts. The formal sense refers to a physical channel or indentation.

Example sentences

  1. The grooves in the sidewalk help with drainage.
  2. The tire tracks left a groove in the mud.
  3. The carpenter used a groove in the wood to create a joint.
  4. The DJ played a song with a funky groove.
  5. The roller skates fit perfectly into the groove on the dance floor.

Quotes

  • I just go where the guitar takes me. If the groove is good, I'll stay there.
  • I'm the only one that can do it, so I'm going to do it until I can't anymore. It's groove music, and I'm going for the groove.
  • I tried to find a groove; the only one I found was under my stove.

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