Synonyms for

L

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

Definition

L is the twelfth letter of the English alphabet.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

cumbersome ponderous unwieldy

Informal

heavy clunky awkward

Literary

lead-footed ponderous

Antonyms

heavy weighty burdensome onerous difficult troublesome

Common collocations

  • lead weight
  • lead pipe
  • lead pencil
  • lead poisoning
  • lead paint
  • lead singer
  • lead balloon
  • lead acid battery

Word family

noun lead
verb lead
adjective leaden

Usage note

The word 'lead' can refer to the metal or the act of guiding. Ensure context clarifies which meaning is intended. 'Lead' (metal) is pronounced /led/, while 'lead' (verb) is pronounced /liːd/.

Example sentences

  1. L is the first letter in my name.
  2. The word 'lion' starts with the letter L.
  3. My brother's name starts with the letter L.
  4. I learned how to write the letter L in school today.
  5. The letter L sounds like 'luh.'

Quotes

  • The letter L is like a needle, always trying to thread itself through the word.
  • The letter L is like a snake, slithering through the alphabet.
  • The letter L is like a line, straight and narrow.

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