Synonyms
Antonyms
1. general-purpose
adjective. not limited in use or function.
Synonyms
- general
Antonyms
- particularity
- discriminate
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- multipurpose
- all-purpose
2. cross-purpose
noun. a contrary aim.
Synonyms
- design
- intention
- purpose
- intent
Antonyms
- irresoluteness
- nonfunctional
- functional
- uselessness
3. purpose
noun. ['ˈpɝːpəs'] an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions.
Synonyms
- will
- goal
- design
- cross-purpose
- sake
- idea
- intention
- mind
- view
- final cause
- end
- intent
Antonyms
- movability
- unsoundness
- softness
- disagree
Etymology
- purpos (Middle English (1100-1500))
- purposer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- purposen (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. purpose
noun. ['ˈpɝːpəs'] what something is used for.
Synonyms
- use
- raison d'etre
- functional
- nonfunctional
- function
- role
- utility
Antonyms
- functional
- uselessness
- inutility
- unsteadiness
Etymology
- purpos (Middle English (1100-1500))
- purposer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- purposen (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. purpose
noun. ['ˈpɝːpəs'] the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose.
Synonyms
- tenacity
- industriousness
- persistency
- firmness
- tirelessness
- resolve
- resolution
- persistence
- tenaciousness
- diligence
- resoluteness
- perseverance
- firmness of purpose
- doggedness
- industry
- determination
- indefatigability
- pertinacity
Antonyms
- indecisiveness
- indecision
- movableness
- instability
Etymology
- purpos (Middle English (1100-1500))
- purposer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- purposen (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. purpose
verb. ['ˈpɝːpəs'] propose or intend.
Synonyms
- intend
- propose
- mean
- think
- purport
Antonyms
- disinherit
- uncreativeness
- conception
- misconception
Etymology
- purpos (Middle English (1100-1500))
- purposer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- purposen (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. on-site
adjective. taking place or located at the site.
Synonyms
- on-the-spot
Etymology
- on (English)
- on (Middle English (1100-1500))
- site (English)
8. purpose
verb. ['ˈpɝːpəs'] reach a decision.
Synonyms
- resolve
- decide
- make up one's mind
Antonyms
- preparation
- discontinuous
- discontinuance
- discontinuation
Etymology
- purpos (Middle English (1100-1500))
- purposer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- purposen (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. on
adverb. ['ˈɑːn, ˈɔn'] with a forward motion.
Antonyms
- unrelated
Etymology
- on (Middle English (1100-1500))
- on (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- ón (Old Norse)
10. on
adjective. ['ˈɑːn, ˈɔn'] in operation or operational.
Antonyms
- unconnectedness
Etymology
- on (Middle English (1100-1500))
- on (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- ón (Old Norse)