Synonyms for

Premises

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

Definition

Premises refers to a building or part of a building with specific purpose, such as a house, store, or office.

Synonyms & similar words

preface assumption premiss precede premise introduce property building establishment location site venue dwelling house office store facility plant factory warehouse yard ground land estate domain

Synonyms by register

Formal

assumption proposition postulate precept

Informal

basis grounds starting point

Literary

foundation underpinning

Antonyms

conclusion consequence implication deduction inference

Common collocations

  • on the premises
  • from the premises
  • enter the premises
  • leave the premises
  • within the premises
  • vacate the premises
  • secure the premises

Word family

noun premise
adjective premissory

Usage note

In formal logic, 'premise' is the standard spelling. In legal and real estate contexts, 'premises' (plural form used as singular) refers to a building and its grounds. Be mindful of the context to use the correct spelling and meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The premises of the factory were inspected for safety compliance.
  2. The new store premises were bigger and more modern than the previous one.
  3. The company leased a bigger office premises to accommodate their growing staff.
  4. The landlord was responsible for maintaining the premises of the rental property.
  5. The premises of the nightclub were filled with music and dancing.

Quotes

  • "The premises are not secure," said the detective.
  • "The premises were decorated beautifully," said the partygoer.
  • "The premises were empty," said the real estate agent.

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