BACKBONE Synonyms
There are 21 synonyms of the word
backbone.
(exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word backbone. (close relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word backbone. (close relations)
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backboned
backboned
Best Alternative Words for BACKBONE
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | spine | nounn | ||||
| 2 | column | nounn | ||||
| 3 | foundation | nounn | ||||
| 4 | pillar | nounn | ||||
| 5 | strength | nounn | ||||
| 6 | support | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 7 | vertebra | nounn | ||||
| 8 | spinal column | nounn | ||||
| 9 | vertebral column | nounn | ||||
| 10 | anchor | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 11 | back | adverb, nounadv, n | ||||
| 12 | grit | nounn | ||||
| 13 | gumption | nounn | ||||
| 14 | guts | nounn | ||||
| 15 | keystone | nounn | ||||
| 16 | linchpin | nounn | ||||
| 17 | lynchpin | nounn | ||||
| 18 | mainstay | nounn | ||||
| 19 | moxie | nounn | ||||
| 20 | rachis | nounn | ||||
Best Hypernyms For BACKBONE
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
backbone, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
connecter
connection
connective
connector
connexion
fortitude
part
portion
support
Phrases (1)
skeletal structure
