A purse of three thousand drachmas, however, was cast ashore, and now lies covered with seaweed near a dead dolphin, the stench of which is so offensive, that all who pass that way hasten by it as fast as they can.
Source: tatoeba (6213207)
Drachmas
Synonyms for "drachmas" (9 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
ancient greek currencycoin unit
Strong matches (3)
Noun(3 words)
currency unitgreek currency historyhistorical drachma
Related words (4)
Noun(4 words)
mass unitmodern greek currencyunit of measureweight unit
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: ancient greek currency, coin unit, currency unit, greek currency history, historical drachma.
- Sentence evidence is available for drachmas, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from 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 "drachmas".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "drachmas"
Keep "drachmas" 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 "drachmas" 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 "drachmas", 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 "drachmas" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
Sample sentences
3 total sentences available.
On these grounds, alone, I think I may claim a preference to other suitors, and none of their gifts shall exceed mine. They may offer goats and sheep, or a yoke of wretched oxen, or corn that is even not fit food for fowls; but I will give you three thousand drachmas — only let no one know what I have offered — not even Lamon my father!
Source: tatoeba (6213231)
These and many more arguments he urged with all the eloquence of a pleader who has received three thousand drachmas for his fee.
Source: tatoeba (6213239)
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "drachmas"?
Closest matches include ancient greek currency, coin unit, currency unit, greek currency history, historical drachma.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "drachmas"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.