hardware

The word “hardware” has 2 syllables: hard-ware

It's pronounced as /ˈhɑrdˌwɛr/


What is synonym and antonym for hardware?

In the thesaurus, “hardware” has 44 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for hardware along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for hardware

Meanings of hardware

  • noun
    1. Fixtures, equipment, tools and devices used for general-purpose construction and repair of a structure or object. Also such equipment as sold as stock by a store of the same name, e.g. hardware store.
    2. Equipment.
    3. The part of a computer that is fixed and cannot be altered without replacement or physical modification; motherboard, expansion cards, etc. Compare software.
    4. Electronic equipment.
    5. Metal implements.
    6. A firearm.

Example Sentences

  • The store sells computer hardware like keyboards, monitors, and printers.
  • He works in a shop that specializes in building custom hardware for gaming PCs.
  • We need to upgrade the hardware to improve the computer’s performance.
  • The carpenter bought new hardware for the kitchen cabinets.
  • Software updates cannot fix problems caused by faulty hardware.

On this page you'll find 44 synonyms or another words to hardware, such as: accessories, accouterments, accoutrements, apparatus, apparel, appliances, appurtenances.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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