Health workers in protective suits and masks continue to sift through evidence at the Amoy Gardens housing complex in Hong Kong.
Source: tatoeba (11045537)
Amoy
/əˈmɔɪ/
Synonyms for "amoy" (20 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (4)
Noun(4 words)
amoy cityamoy dialectamoy languageamoy minnan
Strong matches (6)
Noun(6 words)
Related words (10)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: amoy city, amoy dialect, amoy language, amoy minnan, detect.
- Sentence evidence is available for amoy, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
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Synonym selection checklist
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- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "amoy".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "amoy"
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If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
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2. Tune tone
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Final fit check
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Related word relations
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2 entriesCollocations
12 entriesAmoy cityAmoy dialectAmoy harborAmoy languageAmoy literatureAmoy portfaint odorodor sampleodor thresholdolfactory sensescent detectionstrong odor
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
1 entriesSample sentences
15 total sentences available.
Hong Kong Health Secretary Yeoh Eng-Kiong thanked the residents in Amoy Gardens for tolerating the quarantine, which will keep them housebound for at least 10 days.
Source: tatoeba (12113634)
Near the Coaſt of the Province of Fokien lie Quemuy and Eymuy : Further off at Sea, oppoſite to them, appear Formoſa and Tayowan ; the firſt by the Chineſes, who now poſſeſs it, call'd Talieukich ; but to the Eaſt, near the Province Chekiang are the Iſles Changque and Chenxan.
Source: wiktionary
Passing one or two headlands to the northeastward of this place, we reach the harbor of Amoy, as pronounced by the natives, or, as more generally pronounced Heämun. This harbor is in the southwestern corner of a considerable bay, in which are two large and many smaller islands. The largest and westernmost island, named Amoy, forms the northern limit of the harbor, which is sheltered on the east by the smaller of the two principal islands, while the mainland shelters is on the west and south. The town of Amoy is situated at the south end of the larger island, and the anchorage for ships is immediately in front of it.
Source: wiktionary
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "amoy"?
Closest matches include amoy city, amoy dialect, amoy language, amoy minnan, detect.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "amoy"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.