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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 Reference Book
- gobbledygook
- create-a-book
- undertook
- undercook
- vanhook
- precook
- overtook
- overcook
- mistook
- kirkuk
- forsook
- unhook
- unbook
- stroock
- retook
- rebook
- mccook
- decook
- chinook
- snook
- schnook
- flook
- crooke
- crook
- brooke
- brook
- zook
- tooke
- took
- shook
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. book
noun. ['ˈbʊk'] a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together).
Synonyms
- appointment book
- copybook
- reference
- bestiary
- storybook
- school text
- workbook
- book of facts
- review copy
- running head
- brochure
- playbook
- trade edition
- catalog
- formulary
- catalogue
- catechism
- textbook
- songbook
- pamphlet
- leaflet
- text
- running headline
- pop-up
- publication
- phrase book
- reference book
- schoolbook
- authority
- booklet
- pharmacopeia
- folder
- text edition
- prayerbook
- reference work
- pop-up book
- yearbook
- signature
- tome
- prayer book
- trade book
- appointment calendar
Antonyms
- trade edition
- exclude
- arise
- show
Etymology
- book (Middle English (1100-1500))
- boc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. book
noun. ['ˈbʊk'] physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together.
Synonyms
- sketch pad
- picture book
- order book
- sketch block
- coffee-table book
- product
- binding
- album
- fore edge
- novel
- notebook
- softback book
- cover
- paperback
- backbone
- soft-cover book
- soft-cover
- back
- sketchbook
- folio
- spine
- book binding
- softback
- paper-back book
- hardback
- production
- hardcover
- paperback book
- journal
- volume
Antonyms
- certain
- uncertain
- sure
- unsure
Etymology
- book (Middle English (1100-1500))
- boc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. book
verb. ['ˈbʊk'] engage for a performance.
Antonyms
- forfeit
Etymology
- book (Middle English (1100-1500))
- boc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
Sentences with reference-book
1. Noun Phrase
Use the exam reference books to prepare for and take both the Business and Finance and Roofing Trade Knowledge parts of the exam.
2. Noun Phrase
Look up the model number in a reference book of Cartier watches, available at your local library, a bookstore or online.