Synonyms for

Row

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

Definition

to propel a boat through water using oars

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

dispute argument quarrel altercation

Informal

spat tussle tiff brawl fracas

Literary

feud discord strife

Antonyms

calm peace harmony order accord agreement

Common collocations

  • loud row
  • heated row
  • family row
  • public row
  • political row
  • bitter row
  • quiet row

Word family

noun row
verb row

Usage note

The noun 'row' typically refers to a noisy argument or quarrel. The verb 'to row' means to propel a boat with oars.

Example sentences

  1. I like to row with my dad on the lake.
  2. We can row faster if we work together.
  3. The rowing team won first place in the race.
  4. Can you row us to the island?
  5. I learned how to row at summer camp.

Quotes

  • Row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream. Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, life is but a dream. - Nursery Rhyme
  • I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. - Jimmy Dean
  • The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. - William Arthur Ward

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