Synonyms for

Suction

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

Definition

The act or process of removing air or fluid from a space in order to create a vacuum.

Synonyms & similar words

suck sucking vacuum extractor pump siphon drain evacuation withdrawal removal extraction aspiration intake absorption attraction hoovering osmosis suckage draft drought adherence cling

Synonyms by register

Formal

aspiration drawing in intake

Informal

pull suck draw

Literary

drawing inhalation

Antonyms

expulsion release discharge ejection emission outflow

Common collocations

  • suction cup
  • suction power
  • suction pump
  • suction force
  • suction effect
  • suction line
  • suction pressure

Word family

noun suction
verb suck
adjective suctional

Usage note

Suction refers to the action of drawing something in by creating a vacuum. It is often used in technical or medical contexts. The verb form 'suck' is more common in everyday language.

Example sentences

  1. The vacuum cleaner uses suction to pick up dirt from the floor.
  2. The nurse used suction to clear the patient's airway.
  3. The plumber used a suction pump to remove water from the flooded basement.
  4. The astronaut used suction to attach the tool to the surface of the space station.
  5. The fish uses suction to attach itself to rocks in the river.

Quotes

  • 'We're going to need suction and a lot of it.' - Grey's Anatomy
  • 'All I need is a clear sight line and suction.' - ER
  • 'I will not be suctioned.' - The Office

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