What is another word for scales?

Common synonyms for scales include surmount, shell, scale, exfoliation, scaleleaf.

What is the opposite of scales?

Antonyms of scales include disadvantage, hindrance, impediment, obstacle, setback.

Synonyms for

Scales

Noun / skeɪlz / Another word for scales — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a series of graduated marks on a musical instrument or tool used for weighing

Synonyms & similar words

surmount shell scale exfoliation scaleleaf orderedseries scurf graduatedtable musicalscale scaleofmeasurement plate weighingmachine descale balance weighbridge weigher measurement metric yardstick gauge standard barometer indicator index benchmark basis criteria norm rule test touchstone criterion

Synonyms by register

Formal

gradations levels proportions ratios

Informal

steps stages

Literary

sheen lustre

Antonyms

disadvantage hindrance impediment obstacle setback

Common collocations

weighing scales
fish scales
musical scales
balance scales
weigh on scales
on a large scale
on a small scale
weighing machine scales

Word family

noun scale

verb scale

adjective scalable

Usage note

The word 'scales' can refer to a device for weighing, or to the protective plates on a fish or reptile. It can also refer to a series of musical notes or a system of measurement. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.

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