Synonyms for

Microscope

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

Definition

An instrument used to see very small things that cannot be seen with the naked eye.

Synonyms & similar words

lens spyglass telescope periscope binoculars spectacles eyeglasses glasses eyepiece ocular monocle eyeglass glass pince-nez refractor reflector

Synonyms by register

Formal

magnifier optical instrument magnifying glass

Informal

magnifier scope

Literary

lens of scrutiny instrument of vision

Antonyms

naked eye unaided eye visible macroscopic large-scale

Common collocations

  • electron microscope
  • optical microscope
  • use a microscope
  • under the microscope
  • microscope slide
  • scanning electron microscope
  • transmission electron microscope

Word family

noun microscope
adjective microscopic

Usage note

While 'scope' can be an informal synonym, it's also a standalone word with other meanings. 'Microscopic' is the related adjective, often used metaphorically to describe something extremely small.

Example sentences

  1. I looked at the tiny cells under the microscope.
  2. The scientist used a microscope to see the bacteria.
  3. The microscope made the small object look bigger.
  4. She needed a microscope to see the details on the coin.
  5. The microscope helped us see the tiny organisms in the water.

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