Science can be dangerous when applied carelessly.
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Applied
/əˈplaɪd/
Synonyms for "applied" (158 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (32)
Adjective(15 words)
academic worldlinessactual outcomeactual worldanalytical chemistriesbasic chemistrybehavioral databehavioral sciencebehavioral skillclinical conceptclinical disciplinecomputational problemearth-connectedeconometricembedded-system basedempirical research
Noun(9 words)
animal life scienceapplied lawapplied skill developmentappliquéapplyingcase based methodclassroom organism studycraft disciplinesengineering
Strong matches (47)
Adjective(18 words)
engineering conceptexternal vector forcefunction-relatedfunctional featurefunctional mathgrounded in realityhands on abilityhands on capabilityhands on competencehands-on activitieshands-on demonstrationhands-on projecthomeostatic feedbackinstructional trimminginterpretive traditionlegal theorymarine biology fieldworkmathematical knowledge
Noun(24 words)
engineering conceptsengineering disciplineengineering principleexperience policy developmentfield audience questionsfield based practicegrounding activityhands on activityhands on interactionhands on projectshands on unitif-then ruleimplementinginput forcelab skillslab-based instructionlanguage uselanguage use orientedlaw practicelearning experience
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load positionmath termsmedical practicemore procedural
Related words (79)
Noun(30 words)
more real-worldmost hands-onnonacademic fieldoffice tasksoperational definitionoperational unitpet care modulephysical chemistriesphysical experimentpolytechnicpractical abilitypractical applicationpractical energy usepractical nonconceptual approachpractical subjectpractice orientedpractisingproblem solving methodproject based ecosystem modelingreal world focus
Adjective(37 words)
natural worldnonacademic communitynonacademic community groupoperationaloperational capabilityoperational competenceoperational controloperational rulesoperational skilloptical effectpractical activitypractical biology exampractical competencepractical experimentspractical groundspractical interpretationpractical narrativepractical personpractical sciencepractical sciences
Show 17 more words
practical taskpractical thinkingpractice activityproblem solving worksheetreal world descriptorreal world practicereal world specimenreal world studyreal world systemreal-worldreal-world projectsrural sociologysociolinguisticspecialized studytechnical germantechnical studyworldly knowledge
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: academic worldliness, actual outcome, actual world, analytical chemistries, animal life science.
- Sentence evidence is available for applied, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss.
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 "applied".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "applied"
Keep "applied" 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 "applied" 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 "applied", 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 "applied" 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
7 entriesMore specific
12 entriesdata analysisengineeringformula applicationgloss layerhands-onlip balm coatmedicinemethod applicationpaint coatingproblem solvingprocess deploymenttool use
Collocations
8 entriesapplied artsapplied learningapplied linguisticsapplied mathapplied mathematicsapplied physicsapplied researchapplied science
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
9 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
2 entriesSample sentences
10 total sentences available.
Have you applied for a passport yet?
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I applied for a visa.
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Peter applied to his boss for a raise.
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Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "applied"?
Closest matches include academic worldliness, actual outcome, actual world, analytical chemistries, animal life science.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "applied"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.