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Refs

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Synonyms & similar words

referee ref

Synonyms by register

Formal

references citations attributions

Informal

pointers leads clues

Literary

springs founts

Antonyms

sources origins beginnings roots bases foundations

Common collocations

  • check the refs
  • consult the refs
  • cite the refs
  • according to the refs
  • the refs say
  • refer to the refs
  • look up the refs

Word family

noun reference
verb refer

Usage note

"Refs" is a common informal abbreviation for "references", especially in academic or technical contexts. It is generally not suitable for formal writing.

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