What sort of curtains do you think would go with the carpet?
Source: tatoeba (36619)
Curtains
Synonyms for "curtains" (118 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (24)
annihilationapodosisbanebiological deathcatastropheceasingcessationcessation of lifeclinical deathcodaconclusionconsummationcrack of doomcrossing the barculminationcurtaindeathdeath knelldebt of naturedecease
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Noun(1 words)
Strong matches (35)
destinationdestinydissolutiondoomdyingebb of lifeeffectendend of lifeend pointendingenvoiepilogueeschatologyeternal restexitexpirationextinctionextinguishmentfate
Related words (59)
goalgoinggoing offgravehand of deathizzardjaws of deathknelllastlast breathlast debtlast gasplast musterlast restlast rounduplast sleeplast thingslast trumpetlast wordlast words
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latter endleaving lifeloss of lifemaking an endomegapartingpassingpassing awaypassing overpayoffperiodperishingperorationquietusreleaseresolutionrestresting placerewardsentence of deathshades of deathshadow of deathsilencesleepsomatic deathstoppagestopping placesummons of deathswan songtermterminalterminationterminuswindupz
Noun(4 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: annihilation, apodosis, bane, biological death, catastrophe.
- Sentence evidence is available for curtains, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse.
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 "curtains".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "curtains"
Keep "curtains" 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 "curtains" 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 "curtains", 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 "curtains" 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
6 entriesMore specific
8 entriesblackout curtainfly curtainprivacy curtainsheer curtainstage curtaintheatrical curtainthermal curtainvoile curtain
Collocations
12 entriesblackout curtainscurtain fabriccurtain offcurtain rodcurtain the doorwaycurtain the stagecurtain the windowcurtain trackheavy curtainssheer curtainsthermal curtainsvoile curtains
Inflections
2 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
13 total sentences available.
The rugs are a good match for the curtains.
Source: tatoeba (53027)
These new curtains don't go well with the rugs.
Source: tatoeba (58371)
If you touch this switch, it will open the curtains automatically.
Source: tatoeba (61009)
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "curtains"?
Closest matches include annihilation, apodosis, bane, biological death, catastrophe.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "curtains"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.