Synonyms for

Online

Verb / ˈɔ:ˌnlaɪn / Another word for online — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Online means connected to the internet or available through the internet.

Synonyms & similar words

online offline connected accessible available digital electronic cyberspace virtual internet-based web-based e-learning remote wifi-enabled networked interconnected cloud-based online-based cyber online-focused remote-access web-enabled

Synonyms by register

Formal

connected accessible available live

Informal

connected up live on

Antonyms

offline disconnected unavailable inaccessible off out

Common collocations

  • go online
  • get online
  • stay online
  • online shopping
  • online banking
  • online game
  • online search
  • online course

Word family

adjective online
adverb online

Usage note

Primarily used as an adjective or adverb to describe a state of being connected to a network, especially the internet. Can also function as a verb in informal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. I like to shop online for clothes.
  2. We had an online meeting with our teacher.
  3. My little sister likes to play online games.
  4. I read an online article about space travel.
  5. I take online quizzes to practice my math skills.

Quotes

  • The internet is becoming the town square for the global village of tomorrow. - Bill Gates
  • The internet is the first thing that humanity has built that humanity doesn't understand, the largest experiment in anarchy that we have ever had. - Eric Schmidt
  • The internet is a giant international network of intelligent, informed computer enthusiasts, by which I mean, 'people without lives.' - Dave Barry

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