Do you mind if I turn off the AC?
Source: tatoeba (65395)
Ac
Synonyms for "ac" (46 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (10)
absorption currentactive currentalternating current
Noun(6 words)
Proper Noun(1 words)
america's cup
Strong matches (13)
Related words (23)
emission currentexciting currentfree alternating currentgalvanic currenthigh-frequency currentidle currentinduced currentinduction currentionization currentjuicelow-frequency currentmagnetizing currentmultiphase currentpulsating direct currentreactive currentrotary currentsingle-phase alternating currentstray currentthermionic currentthermoelectric current
Show 3 more words
three-phase alternating currentvoltaic currentwatt current
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: absorption current, ac current, actinium, active current, alternating current.
- Sentence evidence is available for ac, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, wordnet.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "ac".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "ac"
Keep "ac" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "ac" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "ac", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "ac" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
5 entriesTranslations
18 translations across 12 languages.
Dutch
2 entries- wisselspanning noun (alternating potential)
- wisselstroom noun (alternating current)
Finnish
1 entries- vaihtovirta noun (alternating current)
German
2 entries- Wechselspannung noun (alternating potential)
- Wechselstrom noun (alternating current)
Indonesian
1 entries- arus bolak-balik noun (alternating current)
Japanese
1 entries- 交流 noun (alternating current)
Korean
1 entries- 교류 noun (alternating current)
Polish
2 entries- prąd przemienny noun (alternating current)
- prąd zmienny noun (alternating current)
Portuguese
1 entries- CA noun (alternating current)
Romanian
2 entries- c.a. noun (alternating current)
- curent alternativ noun (alternating current)
Russian
1 entries- переме́нный ток noun (alternating current)
Spanish
2 entries- CA noun (alternating current)
- corriente alterna noun (alternating current)
Swedish
2 entries- AC noun (alternating current)
- växelström noun (alternating current)
Sample sentences
14 total sentences available.
This AC unit wastes a lot of electricity.
Source: tatoeba (534714)
Stop use and unplug the AC power cord from the electrical outlet immediately if the device functions in an abnormal manner or produces unusual sounds or smells.
Source: tatoeba (1693574)
Do not touch the plug of the AC power cord with wet hands.
Source: tatoeba (1695343)
Showing 4 of 14 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "ac"?
Closest matches include absorption current, ac current, actinium, active current, alternating current.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "ac"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.
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