ell

The word “ell” has 1 syllable: ell

It's pronounced as /ɛl/


What is synonym and antonym for ell?

In the thesaurus, “ell” has 42 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for ell

  • addendum
  • addition
  • adjunct
  • affiliate
  • affix
  • annex
  • appendix
  • arm
  • attachment
  • authority
  • block
  • branch
  • bulge
  • circle
  • clique
  • command
  • coterie
  • department
  • detachment
  • division
  • expansion
  • extension
  • faction
  • force
  • group
  • offshoot
  • part
  • penthouse
  • power
  • projection
  • prolongation
  • protrusion
  • protuberance
  • section
  • sector
  • segment
  • set
  • side
  • subsidiary
  • supplement
  • unit
  • wing

Antonyms for ell

Meanings of ell

  • noun
    1. A measure for cloth. An English ell was 1 1/4 yards (45 inches), whereas a Scottish ell measured only about 37 inches and a Flemish ell was 3/4 yard (27 inches).
    2. The name of the Latin-script letter L.
    3. An extension usually at right angles to one end of a building.
    4. Something that is L-shaped.

Example Sentences

  • The old house had an ell that extended from the main structure.
  • The architect designed the building with an additional ell to provide more space.
  • A small ell at the back of the house was used as a storage area.
  • The ell of the building was connected to the main hall by a narrow hallway.
  • She walked down the long ell, which led to the garden at the rear of the house.

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