leeway

The word “leeway” has 2 syllables: lee-way

It's pronounced as /ˈliweɪ/


What is synonym and antonym for leeway?

In the thesaurus, “leeway” has 8 synonyms.

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


Synonyms for leeway

  • latitude
  • licence
  • license
  • rein
  • slack
  • space
  • swing
  • wiggle room

Meanings of leeway

  • noun
    1. The drift of a ship or airplane in a leeward direction.
    2. A varying degree or amount of freedom or flexibility; margin, latitude, elbowroom.
    3. An adverse discrepancy or variation in a cumulative process, usually in the phrase make up leeway.

Example Sentences

  • The manager gave the team some leeway to finish the project creatively.
  • Because of the extra time, we have a little leeway in our schedule.
  • Parents often allow their teenagers more leeway as they grow older.
  • The new policy leaves no leeway for exceptions.
  • Strong winds reduced the ship’s leeway, keeping it close to course.

On this page you'll find 8 synonyms or another words to leeway, such as: latitude, licence, license, rein, slack, space, swing.

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

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  • hit the trail
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  • length
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  • limits
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  • panorama
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  • parameters
  • paseos
  • pass over
  • pasturages
  • pastures
  • pegs
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  • peregrinations
  • pigeonhole
  • pigeonholes
  • pilgrimages
  • pitches
  • places
  • play
  • ply
  • prairies
  • predispose
  • prioritizes
  • progresses
  • progressions
  • promenades
  • province
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  • purview
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  • reach
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  • regions
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  • rotisseries
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  • stretch
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