Synonyms for

Tom

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

Definition

a male given name, short for Thomas

Synonyms & similar words

gobbler tomturkey turkeycock tom tomcat uncletom Thomas Tommy Tomas Tommie Thom Tam Tama Tomlin Tome Tommye Tomio Tomo Tomoki Tommaso Tomohiko Tomonori Tomoaki Tomosuke Tomoya Tomáš

Synonyms by register

Formal

male gentleman

Informal

guy dude fella chap

Literary

lad swain

Antonyms

female woman girl hen doe ewe

Common collocations

  • tomcat
  • tom cat
  • tom and jerry
  • tom sawyer
  • tom hanks
  • tom cruise

Word family

noun tom
verb tom

Usage note

Primarily used to refer to a male cat. Can also be a given name, or in phrases like 'tomcat'.

Example sentences

  1. Tom is a name that many boys have.
  2. I know a boy named Tom who is very kind.
  3. Tom is a short form of the name Thomas.
  4. Tom is a name that can be used for a boy or a man.
  5. Tom is a name that has been used for many years.

Quotes

  • "I'm just a soul whose intentions are good, oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood." - Tom Waits
  • "I'm not a role model... Just because I dunk a basketball doesn't mean I should raise your kids." - Charles Barkley
  • "The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize." - Clairee Belcher (played by Olympia Dukakis) in "Steel Magnolias"

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