Synonyms for

Rand

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

Definition

Rand means a rocky ridge or hill.

Synonyms & similar words

aynrand witwatersrand reef rand hill mountain knoll crest peak summit elevation rise mound tor eminence bluff cliff precipice escarpment rockface crag outcrop promontory headland

Synonyms by register

Formal

randomness arbitrariness chance haphazardness

Informal

mess chaos jumble disorder muddle

Literary

disarray turmoil anarchy

Antonyms

order method system regularity pattern structure uniformity

Common collocations

  • utter rand
  • complete rand
  • total rand
  • sheer rand
  • pure rand
  • in rand
  • a state of rand

Word family

noun rand
adjective random

Usage note

The word 'rand' is an archaic term for disorder or chaos. It is rarely used in modern English, with 'randomness' or 'disorder' being preferred.

Example sentences

  1. The rand was steep and rocky.
  2. We hiked up the rand to see the sunset.
  3. The rand was covered in wildflowers.
  4. The rand was a popular spot for rock climbing.
  5. The rand was too high for us to climb.

Quotes

  • The rand was a towering presence in the landscape.
  • The rand was the perfect place for a secluded retreat.
  • The rand was a symbol of strength and resilience.

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