Synonyms of leeway
6 similar words
Another word for leeway is freedom. Other synonyms of leeway are flexibility, latitude, margin, wiggle room and elbowroom.
Synonyms and similar words for leeway
nounA varying degree or amount of freedom or flexibility.
- freedom
- flexibility
- latitudeThe relative freedom from restrictions; scope to do something.
- margin
- wiggle roomThe opportunity to make alternative decisions or to pursue other courses of action, especially any involving only minor...
- elbowroom
Meaning of leeway
- noun The drift of a ship or aeroplane in a leeward direction.
- noun A varying degree or amount of freedom or flexibility.
- noun An adverse discrepancy or variation in a cumulative process, usually in the phrase make up leeway.
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Questions about synonyms of leeway
- What is another word for leeway?
- Leeway has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as freedom, flexibility, latitude, margin, wiggle room and elbowroom.
- What does leeway mean?
- Leeway means the drift of a ship or aeroplane in a leeward direction.
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