A schedule is an identity card for time, but, if you don't have a schedule, the time isn't there.
Source: tatoeba (1847)
Card
/kɑɹd/
Synonyms for "card" (210 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (42)
Noun(17 words)
calling cardvisiting cardadd-inage verificationbank cardbatting orderbillbill of fareboardcard-basedcard-relatedcardingcardstockcartecarte du jourcircuit boardcircuit card
Strong matches (63)
Noun(10 words)
content blockcredentialedcredit carddisplay itemfiber processingfichefisaid checkid-basedidentity card
Adjective(1 words)
Related words (105)
letter of introductionlettercardliablelibrary cataloglikelylinelineuplist of agendamagnetic tapemarkermenumicrocardmicrodotmicrofichemicrofilmmonofilamentmonogrammotion-picture filmoddityorder of the day
Show 65 more words
originalpackpairpasteboardphonograph recordpicture cardspicture postcardplanplatterplaybillplaying cardspossiblepostcardpractical jokerpranksterpress cardprobableprogramprogram of operationprogrammaprospectusprotocolqueenrakereinroperosterroundroyal flushrubberruffschedulescoreboardscorecardscoresheetscreamsennitserial numbershoestringsignaturesinewsingletonslateslatedslipspadesstraightstringtake actiontapetendontesserathewticker tapetickettimetabletreytricktrumptwinevideotapevisiting cardwagwhipcordzany
Noun(19 words)
Verb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: calling card, visiting card, ace, act, add-in.
- Sentence evidence is available for card, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
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 "card".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "card"
Keep "card" 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 "card" 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 "card", 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 "card" 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
36 entriesShowing 16 of 36 words.
More specific
17 entriesID checkage checkairline cardcard deckcard gamecard stockcard-carrying membercarding stagecontact cardface cardfiber cardinggas cardindex cardname cardnote cardnumber card
Showing 16 of 17 words.
Collocations
17 entriesbusiness cardcard catalogcard deckcard gamecard holdercard patronscard readercard stockcarded fibercarding machinecarding processcredit cardfiber cardinggift cardidentity cardlibrary card
Showing 16 of 17 words.
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
7 entriesSample sentences
44 total sentences available.
The police are really good at understanding "Someone stole my credit card and ran up a lot of charges." It's a lot harder to get them to buy into "Someone stole my magic sword."
Source: tatoeba (2072)
Can I pay by credit card?
Source: tatoeba (2238)
The time has come for you to play your trump card.
Source: tatoeba (17296)
Showing 4 of 44 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "card"?
Closest matches include calling card, visiting card, ace, act, add-in.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "card"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.