Synonyms for

Term

Verb / tɜ:m / Another word for term — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a word or phrase used to describe something or to express a particular idea

Synonyms & similar words

fullterm condition terminus terminalfigure expression wording phrase name designation label title appellation denomination description definition jargon language lingo slang vernacular vocabulary argot cant patois

Synonyms by register

Formal

period duration session span

Informal

stretch while bit spell

Literary

epoch era season

Antonyms

beginning start commencement origin introduction opening

Common collocations

  • long term
  • short term
  • in the term
  • end of term
  • next term
  • final term
  • term paper
  • term limit

Word family

noun term
verb terminate
adjective terminal
adverb terminally

Usage note

The word 'term' can refer to a fixed period of time, a word or phrase, or a condition of an agreement. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The term 'homophone' means two words that sound the same but have different meanings.
  2. I don't understand the term 'algorithm', can you explain it to me?
  3. What's another term for 'happy'? Is it 'joyful'?
  4. The term 'onomatopoeia' describes words that sound like the thing they are describing.
  5. In science class, we learned the term 'photosynthesis'.

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