Synonyms for

Tool

Verb / tu:l / Another word for tool — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A tool is any object that can be used to achieve a goal or complete a task.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

instrument apparatus device implement

Informal

gadget gizmo thingamajig contraption

Literary

engine mechanism

Antonyms

hindrance obstacle impediment disadvantage burden liability

Common collocations

  • hand tool
  • power tool
  • tool kit
  • tool box
  • tool shed
  • essential tool
  • useful tool

Word family

noun tool
verb tool

Usage note

While 'tool' can refer to any object used to perform a task, it often implies a physical implement. The verb 'to tool' can mean to decorate or engrave, or to travel in a vehicle.

Example sentences

  1. I used a tool to dig a hole in the ground.
  2. A hammer is a tool that you can use to build things.
  3. A screwdriver is a tool you can use to tighten or loosen screws.
  4. A paintbrush is a tool you can use to paint.
  5. A calculator is a tool that you can use to solve math problems.

Quotes

  • Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime. Tools are the key to learning how to fish.
  • The right tool can make all the difference in getting a job done quickly and efficiently.
  • If you want to be a successful artist, you need to have the right tools to create your art.

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