Synonyms for

Ross

Verb / rɑ:s / / rɔ:s / Another word for ross — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Ross is a proper noun that can refer to a person's name or a place name.

Synonyms & similar words

sirjamesclarkross nellietayloeross sirronaldross nellieross johnross betsyross sirjohnross ross jamesclarkross betsygriscomross Roosevelt Roscoe Rosario Rosen Roswell Rossi Rosenthal Rossetti Rosin Rosita Rosella Roslyn Rosamond Rosco Roseline Rossie Rosana Rossano Rossmoor Rossville

Synonyms by register

Formal

commotion uproar turmoil disturbance

Informal

ruckus kerfuffle hullabaloo ado

Literary

tumult clamor din

Antonyms

calm peace quiet stillness serenity tranquility

Common collocations

  • a great ross
  • much ross
  • causing ross
  • without ross
  • a ross and fury
  • a ross of voices

Word family

noun ross

Usage note

The word 'ross' is an archaic term for commotion or uproar, rarely used in modern English. It is often found in older literature or historical contexts.

Example sentences

  1. Ross is a good friend of mine.
  2. I visited Ross in California last summer.
  3. Ross likes to play baseball on the weekends.
  4. Ross has a pet dog named Max.
  5. I saw Ross at the grocery store yesterday.

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