Synonyms for

Lever

Verb / ˈlevɜ: / / ˈli:vɜ: / Another word for lever — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A lever is a simple machine that is used to lift or move heavy objects with less effort.

Synonyms & similar words

pry levertumbler jimmy prise prize handle switch arm bar rod stick crank control grip release spike throttle knob key crowbar handgrip joystick controller toggle

Synonyms by register

Formal

fulcrum means instrument device

Informal

handle pry bar tool

Literary

engine prop

Antonyms

hindrance obstruction impediment block disadvantage weakness

Common collocations

  • lever arm
  • lever principle
  • lever action
  • lever out
  • lever up
  • lever down
  • lever system
  • control lever

Word family

noun lever
verb lever

Usage note

As a verb, 'lever' often implies using something as a means to achieve an end, sometimes with a sense of manipulation. It is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts.

Example sentences

  1. I used a lever to open the door.
  2. The construction workers used a lever to move the heavy rocks.
  3. She pulled the lever to start the machine.
  4. The car's gear lever was broken.
  5. The scientist used a lever to measure the weight of the object.

Quotes

  • Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world. - Archimedes
  • The power of a lever is in the ratio of its arms. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • The lever of the machine of today is long enough, and strong enough, to move the world. - Henry Ford

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