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def

The word “def” has 1 syllable: def

It's pronounced as /dɛf/

What is synonym and antonym for def?

In the thesaurus, “def” has 21 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for def along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for def

  • a la mode
  • au courant
  • chic
  • cool
  • downtown
  • fashionable
  • groovy
  • hep
  • hip
  • in
  • mod
  • modish
  • now
  • sharp
  • smart
  • snappy
  • stylish
  • trendy
  • turned-on
  • voguish
  • with-it

Antonyms for def

Meanings of def

  • noun
    1. Deficiency in amount or quality; a falling short; lack.
    2. A situation wherein, or amount whereby, spending exceeds government revenue.
    3. A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).
    4. (usually with the definite article the) A clear instance conforming to the dictionary or textbook definition.
    5. A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation.
    6. The action or process of defining.
    7. The act of defining; determination of the limits.
    8. A product of defining.
    9. The action or power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear.
    10. Clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail.
    11. Clarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction.
    12. Sharp demarcation of outlines or limits.
    13. The degree to which individual muscles are distinct on the body.
    14. A statement which provides a previous declaration with a value or body of a subroutine (in the case of function).
    15. A statement that establishes the referent of a term or notation.
  • adverb
    1. Without question and beyond doubt.
    2. In a definite manner; decisively.
  • adjective
    1. Excellent; very good.

Example Sentences

  • That new track is totally def and catchy.
  • His style has always been straight-up def.
  • The crowd cheered at the def beat drop in the club.
  • Everyone agreed her rap performance was pure def.
  • The DJ played some seriously def remixes all night.

On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to def, such as: a la mode, au courant, chic, cool, dowdy, downtown, fashionable.

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