Synonyms for

Tabs

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

Definition

Tabs are small pieces of material or paper that are attached to a larger object to help organize and identify information.

Synonyms & similar words

tabloid lozenge tab pill chit check tabkey tablet yellowjournalism labels dividers markers signs tags indicators bookmarks index sections spacers separators pills buttons switches slides keys handles knobs levers dials

Synonyms by register

Formal

sections panels leaves

Informal

flaps pages sheets

Literary

leaves pages

Antonyms

strips bands sheets pieces segments

Common collocations

  • open tabs
  • close tabs
  • new tab
  • browser tabs
  • file tabs
  • folder tabs
  • tab bar
  • tab key

Word family

noun tab
verb tab
adjective tabbed

Usage note

The word 'tabs' can refer to small projecting pieces, as on a folder, or to the clickable sections in a web browser or software interface. It can also be used informally to mean 'bills' or 'expenses'.

Example sentences

  1. I put tabs on my notebook to mark important pages.
  2. She used tabs to separate the different sections in her report.
  3. The tabs on my computer screen help me switch between different pages.
  4. He labeled the tabs on his file folders.
  5. The tabs on the binder made it easy for her to find the right section.

Quotes

  • I always have a lot of tabs open in my web browser.
  • Let me just check my tabs real quick.
  • I need to add some tabs to these documents.

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