Meaning: The state of being kept secret or hidden.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The project was conducted in secrecy.

Category: General

Synonyms:

• concealment
• privacy

Meaning: Something that is kept hidden or unknown.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She told me a secret about her childhood.

Category: General

Synonyms:

• mystery
• confidential information

Meaning: A hidden advantage or resource used to achieve success.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her secret weapon in negotiations is her charm.

Category: General

Synonyms:

• advantage
• asset

Meaning: Tending to keep secrets or be reserved.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He was secretive about his plans.

Category: General

Synonyms:

• reserved
• discreet

Antonyms: open

Meaning: A distinct part or subdivision of something.

Part of speech: noun

Example: This section of the book covers history.

Category: General

Synonyms:

• part
• segment

Meaning: To divide an area into sections.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They decided to section off the garden for different plants.

Category: General

Synonyms:

• divide
• partition

Meaning: To perceive with the eyes.

Part of speech: verb

Example: I can see the mountains from my window.

Synonyms:

• observe
• witness

Antonyms:

• overlook
• miss

Meaning: To investigate or consider something.

Part of speech: phrase

Example: I'll see about getting tickets for the concert.

Category: General

Synonyms: look into

Meaning: To accompany someone to a place of departure to say goodbye.

Part of speech: phrase

Example: I went to the airport to see him off.

Category: General

Synonyms: farewell

Meaning: To understand the true nature of something, often despite attempts to hide it.

Part of speech: phrase

Example: I can see through his lies.

Category: General

Synonyms:

• perceive
• detect

Meaning: To take care of or ensure something is done.

Part of speech: phrase

Example: Can you see to the arrangements for the meeting?

Category: General

Synonyms: attend to

Meaning: In poor condition or shabby; often associated with disreputable places.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He lived in a seedy part of town.

Category: General

Synonyms:

• shabby
• run-down

Antonyms:

• neat
• clean

Meaning: A dog trained to guide visually impaired individuals.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The seeing-eye dog helped her navigate the busy street.

Category: General › Assistance Animals

Synonyms: guide dog

Meaning: To try to find or obtain something.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She decided to seek help for her problem.

Category: General

Synonyms:

• search
• look for

Antonyms: avoid

Meaning: To actively search for someone or something.

Part of speech: phrase

Example: He decided to seek out new opportunities.

Category: General

Synonyms: search for

Meaning: A person who is searching for something.

Part of speech: noun

Example: As a seeker of knowledge, she read many books.

Category: General

Synonyms: searcher

Meaning: To appear to be something or to have a certain quality.

Part of speech: verb

Example: It seems like it will rain today.

Category: General

Synonyms:

• appear
• look

Antonyms: disappear

Meaning: Apparent or outwardly visible, but not necessarily true.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His seeming confidence was misleading.

Category: General

Synonyms:

• apparent
• ostensible

Antonyms: genuine

Meaning: In a way that appears to be true, but may not be.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: She was seemingly happy, but felt sad inside.

Category: General

Synonyms: apparently

Meaning: Proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: It is seemly to dress well for the occasion.

Category: General

Synonyms:

• proper
• decent

Antonyms: improper

Meaning: Past participle of see; to have perceived with the eyes.

Part of speech: verb

Example: I have seen that movie before.

Category: General

Synonyms: observed

Meaning: To be in a state of intense agitation or excitement.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He began to seethe with anger.

Category: General

Synonyms:

• boil
• fume

Antonyms: calm

Meaning: A part or section of something larger.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Each segment of the orange was juicy.

Category: General

Synonyms:

• section
• part

Antonyms: whole

Meaning: To take advantage of an opportunity or situation.

Part of speech: phrase

Example: She seized on the chance to travel abroad.

Category: General

Synonyms: capitalize on

Meaning: To stop functioning or become unable to move.

Part of speech: phrase

Example: The engine may seize up if it runs out of oil.

Category: General

Synonyms:

• jam
• lock up

Meaning: Not often; rarely.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: She seldom goes out on weekdays.

Category: General

Synonyms: rarely

Antonyms: often

Meaning: To choose something from a group.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Please select your preferred option.

Category: General

Synonyms:

• choose
• pick

Antonyms: reject

Meaning: The act of choosing or selecting something.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The selection of candidates will take place next week.

Category: General

Synonyms:

• choice
• pick

Antonyms: rejection

Meaning: Careful in choosing; not all-inclusive.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She is selective about the projects she takes on.

Category: General

Synonyms: discriminating

Antonyms: inclusive

Meaning: A person or thing that selects or chooses.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The selector for the team made some tough decisions.

Category: General

Synonyms: chooser

Meaning: Having the address of the sender written on it for return purposes.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Please include a self-addressed envelope with your application.

Category: General

Synonyms: return-addressed

Meaning: Having a sticky surface that adheres without needing glue.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The self-adhesive labels were easy to use.

Category: General

Synonyms: sticky

Meaning: to raise something to a higher place

Part of speech: phrasal verb

Example: Can you send up the ladder?

Category: General

Synonyms: raise

Meaning: the ability to know where you are and where to go

Part of speech: noun

Example: I have a good sense of direction and rarely get lost.

Category: General › Skills

Synonyms: navigation skills

Meaning: lacking meaning or purpose

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The senseless violence in the news is alarming.

Category: General

Synonyms: meaningless

Antonyms: meaningful

Meaning: having good sense or judgment

Part of speech: adjective

Example: It's sensible to save money for emergencies.

Category: General

Synonyms: practical

Antonyms: foolish

Meaning: easily affected by external influences

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She is sensitive to criticism.

Category: General

Synonyms: delicate

Antonyms: insensitive

Meaning: to cause something to go from one place to another

Part of speech: verb

Example: I sent the letter yesterday.

Category: General

Synonyms: dispatched

Meaning: excessively emotional or nostalgic

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He is very sentimental about his childhood.

Category: General

Synonyms: nostalgic

Antonyms: unemotional

Meaning: a person who is excessively emotional or nostalgic

Part of speech: noun

Example: As a sentimentalist, she cherishes old memories.

Category: General

Synonyms: romantic