Since those biblical times, people in the Cal Madow Mountains have tapped the trees for their resin, which is burned as sweet incense.
Source: tatoeba (10903581)
Cal
/kæl/
Synonyms for "cal" (8 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
berkeleycal.
Strong matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
californiafood calorie
Related words (4)
Noun(4 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: berkeley, cal., california, food calorie, gram calorie.
- Sentence evidence is available for cal, 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 "cal".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "cal"
Keep "cal" 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 "cal" 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 "cal", 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 "cal" 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
3 entriesenergy unitplace nameunit of energy
More specific
5 entriesfood caloriegram calorielarge caloriestate of Californiathermochemical calorie
Collocations
6 entriesInflections
1 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
3 total sentences available.
For millennia, Somalilanders have risked their lives to harvest sap of the frankincense tree for international export to be used in churches, French perfumes and cosmetics. Frankincense grows wild in the Cal Madow Mountains of Somaliland's Sanaag region, but the old trade is under threat as trees die from increased demand for their resin.
Source: tatoeba (12209303)
“I set an hour on my cal every day for a home workout. Then I’d be on calls for three hours, then I’d make a homemade breakfast, take a walk at lunchtime, work on something non-screen-related in the evening, cook dinner and go on a run,” she said.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "cal"?
Closest matches include berkeley, cal., california, food calorie, gram calorie.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "cal"?
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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