Synonyms of all-purpose
4 similar words · 5 opposite words
Another word for all-purpose is general-purpose. Other synonyms of all-purpose are do-all and multipurpose. The opposite of all-purpose is purpose-built.
Synonyms and similar words for all-purpose
adjectiveFor all purposes.
- general-purposeFor general purposes; all-purpose.
- do-allA general manager or factotum.
- jack-of-all-trades
- multipurposeDesigned or intended to fit more than one type of function or application; having multiple uses.
Opposite of all-purpose
adjectiveFor all purposes.
- specialty
- purpose-madeMade specifically for an intended purpose.
- purpose-builtDesigned and constructed to serve a particular purpose.
- limited
- dedicated
Meaning of all-purpose
- adjective For all purposes.
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Questions about synonyms of all-purpose
- What is another word for all-purpose?
- All-purpose has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as general-purpose, do-all and multipurpose.
- What is the opposite of all-purpose?
- The opposite of all-purpose is purpose-built. Other antonyms of all-purpose are purpose-made, limited and dedicated.
- What does all-purpose mean?
- All-purpose means for all purposes.
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