Synonyms for

Sketch

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

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Synonyms by register

Formal

outline draft summary abstract

Informal

doodle scribble rough draft quick drawing

Literary

etching rendering impression

Antonyms

complete finished detailed elaborate polished finalized

Common collocations

  • quick sketch
  • rough sketch
  • pencil sketch
  • charcoal sketch
  • architectural sketch
  • preliminary sketch
  • scene sketch

Word family

noun sketch
verb sketch
adjective sketchy

Usage note

As a noun, 'sketch' often implies an incomplete or preliminary version. As a verb, it means to draw a rough outline. The adjective 'sketchy' can mean incomplete or unreliable.

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