Synonyms for
Magnets
Definition
a piece of iron or other material that has its component atoms so ordered that the material exhibits properties of magnetism, such as attracting iron containing objects
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Informal
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Common collocations
- strong magnets
- weak magnets
- electromagnets
- permanent magnets
- rare earth magnets
- magnetic field
- attract magnets
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Usage note
While 'magnets' is the plural of 'magnet', it's often used in a general sense to refer to the concept or phenomenon of magnetism. Be mindful of context when using it in formal writing.
Example sentences
- The magnets on my locker keep my papers in place.
- The magnets on the fridge hold up pictures and notes.
- The toy train has magnets in it that help it move.
- You can use magnets to pick up metal objects.
- Magnets can be used to make electricity.
Quotes
"We are attracted to people whose personalities differ from ours, and repelled by those whose personalities are too much like our own." - Walter Mischel
"The magnetism of the crowd was felt by all." - Virginia Woolf
"The magnetism which all original action exerts is explained when we inquire the reason of self-trust." - Ralph Waldo Emerson