makings

The word “makings” has 2 syllables: mak-ings

It's pronounced as /ˈmeɪ.kɪŋz/

What is synonym and antonym for makings?

In the thesaurus, “makings” has 119 synonyms and 34 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for makings

ability
ableness
accomplishment
address
adequacy
adroitness
advance
advancement
appropriateness
aptitude
aptness
art
artistry
attainment
attribute
bag
board
capability
capacity
chops
cleverness
clout
command
competence
competency
component
constituent
craft
cunning
cutting it
cutting the mustard
deftness
dexterity
division
dodge
ease
efficiency
eligibility
endowment
essential
experience
expertise
expertism
expertness
facility
factor
finesse
fitness
fixings
fixins
formula
fraction
goods
green thumb
hacking it
handiness
headway
ingeniousness
ingenuity
ingredient
intelligence
item
job
judgment
knack
know-how
knowledge
learning
line
making
making the grade
masterliness
mastery
material
matter
metal
might
moxie
oil
part
part and parcel
peripheral
piece
plug-in
portion
possibility
potential
potentiality
principle
profession
proficiency
progress
prowess
qualification
qualifiedness
quality
quickness
raw material
readiness
right stuff
savvy
segment
sharpness
skill
skillfulness
sleight
smarts
stuff
substance
suitability
suitableness
talent
technique
the goods
the right stuff
timber
trade
unit
what it takes

Antonyms for makings

avocation
block
clumsiness
decline
difficulty
disqualification
entertainment
entirety
failure
fun
halt
ignorance
impotence
inability
inadequacy
inappropriateness
inaptitude
incapability
incapacity
incompetence
inefficience
inefficiency
ineptness
inexperience
inexpertness
lack
loss
retreat
retrogression
stop
stoppage
stupidity
weakness
whole

Meanings of makings

noun
1. The act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction.
2. Process of growth or development.
3. That which is needed for something: necessary ingredients.

Example Sentences

The coach believes the new player has the makings of a star athlete.
With her talent and determination, she has the makings of a successful entrepreneur.
The recipe includes all the makings for a delicious homemade pizza.
The documentary had the makings of a classic, with its compelling story and stunning visuals.
His leadership skills and charisma show the makings of a great politician.

On this page you'll find 153 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to makings, such as: ability, ableness, accomplishment, address, adequacy, adroitness, advance.

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