Synonyms for
Marrow
Definition
the soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones, in which blood cells are produced
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- bone marrow
- spinal marrow
- extract the marrow
- marrow of the bone
- life's marrow
- the very marrow
- marrow donor
Word family
noun marrow
Usage note
Primarily used in the context of 'bone marrow' for its biological and medical meanings. Figuratively, it refers to the essential part of something.
Example sentences
- The chicken bone contained a small amount of marrow.
- The doctor recommended increasing her intake of foods that support healthy marrow production.
- The bone marrow transplant saved his life.
- The chef used the marrow to flavor the soup.
- The bone marrow biopsy confirmed the diagnosis.
Quotes
"The true test of a person's character is not how they behave in the moments of comfort and convenience but how they stand up in the moments of challenge and controversy." - Martin Luther King Jr.
"With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts." - Eleanor Roosevelt
"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time." - Thomas Edison