Synonyms for
Illinois
Definition
Illinois is a state located in the central United States.
Synonyms & similar words
Common collocations
- Illinois River
- Illinois State
- Illinois Prairie
- Illinois Central
- Illinois law
- Illinois license
- Illinois tax
Word family
noun Illinois
Usage note
Illinois is a proper noun, referring to a specific U.S. state. As such, it does not have direct antonyms or synonyms in the typical sense. Its usage is primarily geographical and proper.
Example sentences
- Illinois is known for its deep-dish pizza.
- Abraham Lincoln lived in Illinois before he became president.
- The Illinois River flows through the state.
- Chicago is the largest city in Illinois.
- Illinois has a lot of farmland.
Quotes
'I am a success today because I had a friend who believed in me and I didn't have the heart to let him down.' - Abraham Lincoln, Illinois native
'Home is where the heart is, and my heart is wherever I am at the moment.' - Lily Tomlin, Illinois native
'I grew up in the Midwest, quite far from any ocean or any beach, and I think it's always something people dream of, living on the coast somewhere.' - Chris Pine, Illinois native