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1. reference
noun. ['ˈrɛfɝəns, ˈrɛfrəns'] a remark that calls attention to something or someone.
Synonyms
- comment
- allusion
- mention
- remark
- input
- retrospection
Antonyms
- irresponsibility
- irresponsibleness
- unthoughtfulness
- juvenile
Etymology
- -ence (English)
- refer (English)
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Rhymes with Cross Reference
- preference
- deference
2. reference
noun. ['ˈrɛfɝəns, ˈrɛfrəns'] a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage.
Synonyms
- cross-reference
- acknowledgment
- quotation
- note
- credit
- mention
- photo credit
- cite
- notation
- citation
- annotation
Antonyms
- praise
- uppercase
- superscript
- subscript
Etymology
- -ence (English)
- refer (English)
3. reference
noun. ['ˈrɛfɝəns, ˈrɛfrəns'] a book to which you can refer for authoritative facts.
Synonyms
- book
- book of maps
- book of facts
- enchiridion
- cookery book
- cyclopedia
- cyclopaedia
- reference book
- encyclopaedia
- wordbook
- instruction book
- cookbook
- map collection
- handbook
- vade mecum
- reference work
- yearbook
- yearly
- encyclopedia
- annual
- directory
- atlas
Antonyms
- debit
- cash
- nonpayment
- hardware
Etymology
- -ence (English)
- refer (English)
4. reference
noun. ['ˈrɛfɝəns, ˈrɛfrəns'] an indicator that orients you generally.
Synonyms
- point of reference
- lubber line
- lubber's line
- white line
- bench mark
- landmark
- lubber's point
- benchmark
- reference point
- lubber's mark
- buoy
- target
- mark
Antonyms
- agitate
- erase
- contraction
- shortness
Etymology
- -ence (English)
- refer (English)
5. reference
noun. ['ˈrɛfɝəns, ˈrɛfrəns'] a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability.
Synonyms
- good word
- character
- character reference
- recommendation
Antonyms
- go
- skew
- tactlessness
- con
Etymology
- -ence (English)
- refer (English)
6. reference
noun. ['ˈrɛfɝəns, ˈrɛfrəns'] the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to.
Synonyms
- meaning
- denotation
- substance
Antonyms
- biennial
- sink
- detach
- add
Etymology
- -ence (English)
- refer (English)
7. reference
noun. ['ˈrɛfɝəns, ˈrɛfrəns'] the act of referring or consulting.
Synonyms
- consultation
Antonyms
- trade edition
- aperiodic
Etymology
- -ence (English)
- refer (English)
8. cross
verb. ['ˈkrɔs'] travel across or pass over.
Synonyms
- cut across
- drive
- go through
- jaywalk
- tramp
- walk
- pass
- cover
- pass over
- hop
- course
- get across
- stride
- traverse
- get over
- crisscross
- cut through
- track
- bridge
- take
- go across
Antonyms
- ebb
- unnaturally
- get worse
- worsen
Etymology
- cross (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. cross
verb. ['ˈkrɔs'] meet at a point.
Synonyms
- run into
- come across
- intersect
- see
- run across
- meet
Antonyms
- dock
- burden
- saddle
- charge
Etymology
- cross (Middle English (1100-1500))
10. cross
adjective. ['ˈkrɔs'] extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis.
Synonyms
- crosswise
- thwartwise
- transversal
Antonyms
- enjoy
- suffer
- idle
- ride
Etymology
- cross (Middle English (1100-1500))