Synonyms for

Jones

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

Definition

Jones is a surname that means 'son of John'. It can also refer to a person with that surname.

Synonyms & similar words

johnlutherjones jones danieljones roberttyrejones motherjones johnpauljones bobbyjones maryharrisjones caseyjones inigojones Johns Johnson Johansson Johnstone Jonas Joanis Jons Jonsson Johansen Johannessen Johanson Janzen Jantz Jensen Jenson Jeanson Janssen Jansson Janssens Jancis

Synonyms by register

Formal

craving longing desire yearning

Informal

itch need habit urge

Literary

ache hunger thirst

Antonyms

dislike aversion abstinence renunciation indifference

Common collocations

  • jones for something
  • jones for a smoke
  • jones for a drink
  • jones for a fix
  • jones for heroin
  • jones for nicotine

Word family

verb jones

Usage note

The verb 'jones' typically refers to a strong craving, often for drugs or alcohol. It is primarily used in informal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The Jones family moved to a new house.
  2. Mr. Jones is the math teacher at our school.
  3. The Joneses are coming to dinner tonight.
  4. My favorite baseball player is Chipper Jones.
  5. The Jones company is a big business in our town.

Quotes

  • 'My name is Bond, James Bond.' - Sean Connery as James Bond in 'Dr. No'
  • 'I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that.' - HAL 9000 in '2001: A Space Odyssey'
  • 'I have a dream.' - Martin Luther King Jr.

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