Synonyms: words starting with A
704 words starting with A that have a synonyms page, each shown with its closest synonyms.
- annihilateeradicate, destroy
- announcepublish, declare, proclaim
- annoybother, devil, trouble
- annoyancefrustration, bother, Boy
- annoyingobnoxious, bothersome, irksome
- annularO-shaped, ring-shaped, circular
- annulmentcancellation, abolition, revocation
- anodyneanalgesic, bland, innocuous
- anomalyfreak, oddity, unusualness
- anonymousnameless, unknown, unidentified
- answererreplier, respondent, responder
- antagonisticadverse, hostile, combative
- antagonizebother, oppose, devil
- antecedenceprecedence, antecedency, anteriority
- antecedentforebear, precedent, predecessive
- antecessorprecursor, predecessor, ancestor
- antedatepredate, backdate, preexist
- antediluvianantediluvial, prediluvian, preflood
- antemortemanthumous, predeath, prehumous
- antennaaerial, feeler
- antepenultimateantepenult, peripenultimate, prepenultimate
- anthraxcharbon, Cumberland disease, malignant edema
- antiopposer, opponent, fancop
- anti-vaxanti-vaccination, anti-vaccine, anti-vaxxing
- antibiasimpartiality, impartialness, disinterested § Synonyms
- anticipateexpect, discount, preclude
- anticlockwisepositive, laevorotatory, levorotatory
- antidotetreacle, mithridatic, alexipharmic
- antinomianismantinomism, solifidianism
- antipathyhatred, disgust, opposition
- antiqueantiquated, old, antic
- antireflectiveantireflection, matte
- antithesisopposite, contrary, converse
- anusarsehole, asshole, assbag
- anxietycare, restlessness, disquiet
- anxiousuneasy, concerned
- anyhowanyway, any old how, half-fuck
- apartabsolutely, separately, individually
- apart frombut, except, bar
- apatheticindifferent, unconcerned, world-weary
- apathylethargy, disinterest, doldrums
- apeshitbananas, batshit, berserk
- apexpeak, vertex, zenith
- aphorismproverb, adage, apophthegm
- apieceall, piecewise, individually
- apocalypserevelation, armageddon, doomsday
- apocopateapocopated, apocopic
- apogeeapsis, acme, climax
- apophasisparalipsis, parasiopesis, praeteritio
- apostatetraitor, defector, turncoat
- apothegmproverb, adage, dictum
- apotheosisdeification, exaltation, theogenesis
- Appalachian dulcimerdulcimore, mountain dulcimer, lap dulcimer
- appalldismay, petrify, horrify
- apparatusdynamic, setup, device
- appareldon, adorn
- apparentobvious, visible, conspicuous
- apparentlyseemingly, ostensibly, outwardly
- appeacharraign, inculpate, indict
- appearmaterialize, look
- appearanceapparition, phenomenon, aspect
- appeaselull, placate, mollify
- appendageextremity, outgrowth, member
- appendixcodicil, addition, addendum
- appetitecraving, longing, desire
- applaudhonor, clap, praise
- applauseacclaim, acclamation, plaudit
- apple pearpapple, Asian pear, Chinese pear
- apple-polishflannel, toady, overrate
- applesaucehooey, codswallop, fiddlesticks
- applianceapplication, cure, medicine
- applyuse, appropriate, devote
- appointdecide, assign, delegate
- apportionallot, allocate, dispense
- appositeapt, valid, pertinent
- appraisevalue, rate, evaluate
- appreciatevalue, esteem, treasure
- apprehendget, catch, believe
- apprehensibleunderstandable, clear, comprehensible
- apprehensionqualm, misgiving, notion
- appriseadvise, impart, tell
- approachcopulate, couple, engage in sex
- approbationapproval, consent, authorization
- appropriatesuitable, felicitous
- approvalOK, consent, authorization
- approveback, support
- approximatelysome, around, about
- April Fools' DayHuntigowk, All Fools' Day, Gowkie Day
- aproposabout, by the way, incidentally
- apsechancel, apsis
- aptproper, suitable, valid
- aptitudetalent, ability, craft
- aptronymaptonym, euonym, charactonym
- AquariusWater Bearer, Water Carrier, Water Man
- arbitratejudge, try, adjudicate
- arcarrow, curve, swoop
- arcaneesoteric, mystic, dark
- archerbowman, crossbowman, marksman
- archivistpreservationist, archiver, historian
- ardencyardour, passion, eagerness
- ardent spiritsspirits, aqua vitae, water of life
- ardorpassion, intensity, flame
- arduousburdensome, exhausting, onerous
- aren'tain’t, ain't, amn't
- arguealtercate, submit, spar
- argumentbasis, face-off, debate
- argumentativecontentious, quarrelsome, discordant
- Argus-eyedopen-eyed, hawk-eyed, watchful
- ArianAries, unitarian, any Christian who denies the Trinity
- ariseoccur, rise, awaken
- arkship, barge, basket
- armorchitin, carapace, horn
- armpitunderarm, axilla[anatomy]]>, pit
- aromasmell, scent, perfume
- around the cornerforthcoming, imminent, impending
- arousecheer, stimulate, quicken
- arraignaccuse, charge, indict
- arrangeorder, organize, range
- arrantout-and-out, unmitigated, abject
- arraypanoply, don, dress
- arrestcease, entice
- arrestivearresting, captivating, conspicuous
- arrivalincoming, advent
- arrogancepride, hubris, haughtiness
- arroganthigh-handed, proud, vain
- arrogateusurp, commandeer, expropriate
- arse'tocks, arse cheeks, ass
- arseholea-hole, anus, arse
- arsinearsane, arsenic trihydride, arseniuretted hydrogen
- ArtemisDiana, Cynthia, Phoebe
- artfulcunning, adroit, deceitful
- artificialfactitious, conventional, artificious
- artificial general intelligenceAGI, full artificial intelligence, general intelligent action
- artificiousdexterous, skillful, artful
- artisanalhandmade, nonindustrial, preindustrial
- artlesssimple-minded, simple, innocent
- artsy-craftsyhandmade, artsy, arty
- arugularoquette, rocket, rucola
- aswhen, albeit, because
- as far asregarding, as to, insofar as
- as fuckAF, asf, very
- as hellas, as all hell, as a motherfucker
- as it werefiguratively, if you will, in a manner of speaking
- as usualusually, generally, typically
- as yetheretofore, yet
- asanaposition, pose, posture
- ascertaindetermine, see, learn
- ascribeattribute, accredit, impute
- AsianDesi, Pakistani, Chinese
- asininedonkeyish, foolish, obstinate
- askanceskeptically, suspiciously, asquint
- askewoff-kilter, tipsy
- aslantaslope, atilt, diagonally
- asleepsleeping, dormant, cold
- aslopeaslant, diagonal, inclined
- aspectrespect, feature
- asperityprotuberance, bumpiness, ruggedness
- aspersewrong, dirty, foul
- aspersiondefamation, calumny, vilification
- aspiredream, crave, pursue
- assfool, idiot, jerk
- ass over teakettlearse over tip, arse over tit, ass over teacups
- ass-kissingass-licking, kiss-assing, carny
- assassinateoff, take, end
- assaultattempt, attack, onrush
- assemblagegroup, congregation, crowd
- assemblegroup, congress, mass
- assentsanction, consent, affirm
- assertaffirm, exert, aver
- assertionallegation, charge
- assessvalue, rate, evaluate
- assheadassbag, assbreath, assbucket
- assholeanus, jerk, dick
- assiduoushardworking, industrious, sedulous
- assignallocate, commission, consign
- assisthelp, chip in, help out
- associateconnect, attach
- association footballsoccer, football, league
- assoilassoilze, exonerate, vindicate
- assoilmentabsolution, acquittance, compurgation
- assoilzieclear, vindicate, absolve
- asswipewipebreech, torchecul, arsewipe
- astipulateaffirm, assent, soothe
- astirmoving, mobile, dynamic
- astonishastound, floor, surprise
- astonishedsurprised, amazed, astounded
- astonishmentwonder, amazement, wonderment
- astronomical unitAU, A.U., ua
- asunderpiecemeal, apart, in twain
- asynchronyasynchronism, asynchronization, dyssynchronization
- at a timesimultaneously, in a row, at a stretch
- at all costsat any cost, at any risk, at all risks
- at bayaway, at a distance, at arm's length
- at handhandy, imminent
- at leasteasy, easily, leastwise
- at lengthabidingly, duratively, protractedly
- at one timeformerly, simultaneously
- at restmotionless, unmoving
- at signat, ampersat, asperand
- at the end of the daybasically, ATEOTD, essentially
- at the momentcurrently, atm[textspeak]]>, at present
- at the same timesimultaneously, therewhile, meanwhile
- ATAIDE, AT Attachment, Advanced Technology Attachment
- atheismirreligion, ;, Epicureanism
- atheistnullifidian, positive atheist, strong atheist
- atheisticnontheistic, atheistical
- athletesportsman, sportswoman, sportsperson
- atombit, particle, speck
- atomizenebulize, aerosolize, vaporize
- atomybit, scrap, shred
- atoneabide, expiate, propitiate
- atonementcompensation, indemnification, expiation
- atrociousterrible, abominable, dreadful
- atrocitywrong, outrage, depravity
- attachconnect, hook, fix
- attackhit, spike, savage
- attainarrive at, get, reach
- attainderattaintment, attainture, disapprobation
- attaintureattainder, attaintment, condemnation
- attemptassay, seek
- attendawait, tend
- attentionheed, mind, note
- attention-grabbingprominent, eye-catching, flashy
- attentivemindful, audient, heedful
- attenuateslender, dilute, diminish
- attitudeposture, stance, spirit
- attorneyadvocate, lawyer, counselor
- attractdraw, allure
- attractionpull, charm, feature
- attractivetaking, magnetic, fascinating
- attributequalifier, lay, impute
- attristcontristate, tristitiate, aggrieve
- atwainapart, asunder, in twain
- au naturelall-natural, bare, bare-ass
- au revoiraloha, shalom, Godspeed
- audaciousbold, daring, impudent
- audacitytemerity, audaciousness, chutzpah
- audibleclear, vocal, hearable
- auditionhearing, casting, tryout
- auditoryotic, acoustic, aural
- aughtbit, jot, ace
- augmentenhance, enrich, enlarge
- augmentationincrease, accretion, elevation
- augmented realityMR, mixed reality, hybrid reality
- auntauntie, aunty, auntyji
- auraair, feeling, mood
- auriculavalva, pinna, auricle
- auricularauditory, otic
- auroradaybreak, chasma, polar light
- auroralaurorean, dawnlike, dilucular
- auspiciouslucky, fortunate, propitious
- AustenianAustenesque, Austenish
- austeresimple, severe, plain
- ausubocow-tree, balata, bulletwood
- authenticreal, credible, unfaked
- authorwriter, bookwright, artist
- authoritarianbossy, commanding, arrogant
- authoritativedefinitive, magisterial, masterful
- authoritycontrol, command, sovereignty
- authorizationconsent, sanction, warrant
- autochthonousaboriginal, autochthonic, native
- autocidean hero, self-killer, self-murderer
- autocrattyrant, autocrator, despot
- autocraticmonocratic, bossy, authoritarian
- autocraticallyhigh-handedly, unilaterally, arrogantly
- autographhandwriting, penmanship, chirography
- automated teller machinecashpoint, autoteller
- automaticself-operating, perfunctory
- automobilecar, wheels, whip
- availablegoing, vacant, advantageous
- avastdesist, stay, avast [⇒ thesaurus]!
- avengebewreak, get back at, retaliate
- avenuedrive, boulevard, av.
- averagemean, expectation, comme ci comme ça
- averseloath, fromward, unwilling
- avianbirdly, birdy, avianlike
- avidhearty, motivated, thrilled
- aviledebauch, degrade, devalue
- avineavian, plumed
- avocadoabacate, alligator pear, avocado pear
- avocationhobby, pursuit, amusement
- avoiddodge, help, escape
- avoidableevitable, optional, preventable
- avoidanceshunning, blacklisting, blackballing
- avowsaint, consecrate, dedicate
- avuncularopen-minded, liberal, tolerant
- awaitservice, listen
- awakewake, awaken, arouse
- awakenwake, awake, arise
- awardchoice, opinion, decision
- awarewatchful, conscious, mindful
- awarenessconsciousness, knowledge, wakefulness
- awayoff, off-, out-
- awelesspresumptuous, brave, rude
- awesomeawe-inspiring, astounding, enchanting
- awfullyextremely, badly, terribly
- awhilemeanwhile, for a minute, for the moment
- awkwardclumsy, gawky, gauche
- awkwardnessineptness, inelegance, clunkiness
- axechop, pink slip, sack
- axischital, epistropheus, pact
- AzazelDevil, Dragon, Lucifer
- AzerbaijaniAzeri, Azerbaijani Turkic, Azeri Turkic
- AzraelDeath, the Grim Reaper, the reaper
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Synonyms and antonyms adapted from the Wiktionary entry of each word. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped them by meaning and gave each word its own synonyms page. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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