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Synonyms for

Slot

Noun / slɑ:t / Another word for slot — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a narrow opening or groove

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

opening aperture interval gap

Informal

space crack opening hole

Literary

rift chink breach

Antonyms

fullness blockage obstruction closure crowding jam

Common collocations

  • time slot
  • parking slot
  • slot machine
  • payment slot
  • data slot
  • empty slot
  • available slot
  • slot into place

Word family

noun slot
verb slot

Usage note

As a verb, 'slot' often implies fitting something neatly into a pre-existing space. As a noun, it commonly refers to an opening or a designated period of time.

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Example sentences

  1. I need to put my card in the slot to get on the train.
  2. The key fits perfectly in the slot.
  3. The coin got stuck in the slot of the vending machine.
  4. I won the jackpot on the slot machine at the casino.
  5. The bookshelf has a slot for each book.

Quotes

  • Life is like a slot machine. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, but you keep playing.
  • Success is like a slot machine. You have to keep pulling the lever until you hit the jackpot.
  • In life, we all have a limited number of slots. It's up to us to decide what to fill them with.

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