Synonyms for

Keywords

Verb / ˈki:ˌwɜ:dz / Another word for keywords — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Keywords are words or phrases that are important and relevant to a topic or subject.

Synonyms & similar words

Synonyms by register

Formal

descriptors identifiers terms signifiers

Informal

tags labels buzzwords pointers

Literary

essentials kernels pith

Antonyms

unimportant irrelevant trivial minor secondary ancillary

Common collocations

  • search keywords
  • important keywords
  • relevant keywords
  • select keywords
  • list of keywords
  • keyword analysis
  • keyword research
  • keyword density

Word family

noun keyword
verb key
adjective key

Usage note

While 'keywords' often refers to terms used in search engines or indexing, it can also mean the most important words in a text or discussion. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I used keywords to search for information on the internet.
  2. The teacher asked us to write a story using at least five keywords.
  3. Keywords help search engines find the most relevant websites.
  4. She highlighted the important keywords in her essay.
  5. The detective entered the keywords into the database to solve the case.

Quotes

  • The right keywords can unlock a world of information.
  • Choose your keywords wisely, for they hold the power of discovery.
  • Keywords are the secret code to unlocking knowledge.

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