Synonyms for

Hubs

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

Definition

A center around which other things revolve or from which they radiate; a focal point.

Synonyms & similar words

hub center core heart nucleus pivot focus epicenter capital middle navel omphalos polestar mecca headquarters junction node

Synonyms by register

Formal

centers nuclei focal points nerve centers

Informal

centers main spots hotspots hangouts

Literary

cores hearts navels

Antonyms

peripheries extremities outskirts margins borders fringes

Common collocations

  • transportation hubs
  • major hubs
  • global hubs
  • connecting hubs
  • business hubs
  • cultural hubs
  • regional hubs

Word family

noun hub
verb hub

Usage note

While 'hubs' can refer to physical central points, it is also commonly used metaphorically for centers of activity or influence. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The airport is a major hub for connecting flights.
  2. The kitchen was the hub of activity during the party.
  3. The city's financial district is the hub of business.
  4. The wheel's hub is where the spokes connect.
  5. The internet has become a hub of information.

Quotes

  • The hub of life is friendship.
  • In the hub of the world, hope spins eternal.
  • The hub of literature is in character.

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