The two-story duplex exploded due to flood water.
Source: tatoeba (6973300)
Duplex
/ˈdu.plɛks/
Synonyms for "duplex" (74 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (15)
Noun(2 words)
bidirectional channelbilayered
Strong matches (22)
condominiumconduplicatecooperative apartment housedichotomousdisomatousdoubledouble-barreleddouble-facedduadicdualdualisticdupleduplex houseduplicate
Related words (37)
Adjective(1 words)
Noun(9 words)
penthousessemidetached housetwo-familytwo-family housetwo-layeredtwo-unittwo-unit dwellingtwo-way channeltwofold
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: ambidextrous, apartment house, bidirectional channel, bifacial, bifold.
- Sentence evidence is available for duplex, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, wordnet, 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 "duplex".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "duplex"
Keep "duplex" 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 "duplex" 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 "duplex", 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 "duplex" 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
17 entriesShowing 16 of 17 words.
More specific
15 entriesDNA duplexRNA duplexbilayer coatingdual aspectdual family unitfull duplex channelhalf duplex channellaminated layermaisonettepaired featuretwo family residencetwo unit housetwo-flattwo-layer filmtwofold property
Collocations
11 entriesDNA duplexduplex DNAduplex apartmentduplex coatingduplex housingduplex modeduplex printingduplex systemfull duplexhalf duplextwo-family dwelling
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
6 entriessimilar
2 entriesTranslations
7 translations across 5 languages.
Bulgarian
2 entries- двоен adj (made up of two parts)
- сдвоен adj (made up of two parts)
Chinese Mandarin
1 entries- 雙重的 /双重的 adj (made up of two parts)
Esperanto
1 entries- dupleksa adj (made up of two parts)
Finnish
1 entries- kaksiosainen adj (made up of two parts)
Greek
2 entries- διμερής adj (made up of two parts)
- διπλός adj (made up of two parts)
Sample sentences
12 total sentences available.
He purchased a duplex in Kabylie, Algeria.
Source: tatoeba (7840700)
Samirah introduced a bill to allow duplex homes, like townhouses and cottages, in any place that’s currently zoned for single-family homes.
Source: tatoeba (8452318)
Ugandan families live in a duplex on No. 3 Road in my Lulu Island neighbourhood.
Source: tatoeba (10783148)
Showing 4 of 12 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "duplex"?
Closest matches include ambidextrous, apartment house, bidirectional channel, bifacial, bifold.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "duplex"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.