Synonyms for

Kara

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

Definition

Kara is a name of Turkish origin, which means 'black' or 'dark'.

Synonyms & similar words

ebony inky sable jet coal raven obsidian gloomy murky gloomy shadowy darkened dim dusky tenebrous pitchy swarthy sombre somber ebon

Synonyms by register

Formal

satiated gratified fulfilled

Informal

full stuffed satisfied

Literary

repleat surfeited

Antonyms

full complete satisfied content fulfilled gratified

Common collocations

  • karaoke bar
  • karaoke machine
  • karaoke night
  • karaoke song
  • karaoke session
  • karaoke performance
  • sing karaoke

Word family

noun karaoke

Usage note

Karaoke is a loanword from Japanese, referring to a form of entertainment where people sing along to recorded music using a microphone. It is typically used as a noun.

Example sentences

  1. Kara is my sister's name.
  2. The black cat is called Kara.
  3. The night was so kara that I couldn't see anything.
  4. Her hair is as black as kara.
  5. We saw a kara cloud approaching.

Quotes

  • The night is kara, but the stars shine bright.
  • Sometimes the kara days make us appreciate the sunny ones.
  • Life is like a kara canvas; it's up to you to add color.

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