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merit

The word “merit” has 2 syllables: mer-it

It's pronounced as /ˈmɛrɪt/

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In the thesaurus, “merit” has 29 synonyms and 27 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for merit

Antonyms for merit

Meanings of merit

  • noun
    1. A claim to commendation or a reward.
    2. A mark or token of approbation or to recognize excellence.
    3. Something deserving or worthy of positive recognition or reward.
    4. The sum of all the good deeds that a person does which determines the quality of the person's next state of existence and contributes to the person's growth towards enlightenment.
    5. Usually in the plural form the merits: the substantive rightness or wrongness of a legal argument, a lawsuit, etc., as opposed to technical matters such as the admissibility of evidence or points of legal procedure; (by extension) the overall good or bad quality, or rightness or wrongness, of some other thing.
    6. The quality or state of deserving retribution, whether reward or punishment.
  • verb
    1. To deserve, to earn.
    2. To be deserving or worthy.
    3. To reward.

Example Sentences

  • Her promotion was based on merit, not seniority.
  • The idea has merit and deserves further discussion.
  • Awards should recognize merit and hard work.
  • The judge evaluated the case on its merit alone.
  • His achievements show real merit in his field.

On this page you'll find 56 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to merit, such as: account, advantage, assessment, baseness, blemish, cardinal virtue, cheapness.

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