Chestnuts have to be boiled for at least fifteen minutes.
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Fifteen
Synonyms for "fifteen" (34 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (7)
Strong matches (10)
Noun(4 words)
counting determinerfifteen groupfive times threenumber fifteen
Related words (17)
Noun(11 words)
numeral adjectivenumeral determinerpointqualifier numeralquantifierquarter hourquarter-hourthe fifteen membersthe fifteen participantsthe group of fifteenthe number fifteen
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: xv, 15, 15, age modifier, boxcars.
- Sentence evidence is available for fifteen, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, 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 "fifteen".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "fifteen"
Keep "fifteen" 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 "fifteen" 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 "fifteen", 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 "fifteen" 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
15 entriesadjectivecardinal numbercollectioncompound adjectivecounting numberdeterminergrouplarge integermodifiernumbernumeralquantifierscoretemporal modifiervalue
More specific
15 entriesfifteen allfifteen dollarsfifteen itemsfifteen lovefifteen membersfifteen participantsfifteen peoplefifteen volunteersfifteen-item setfifteen-member panelfifteen-minutefifteen-minute intervalfifteen-yearfifteen-year-oldroman numeral
Collocations
12 entriesfifteen hundredfifteen itemsfifteen minutesfifteen percentfifteen percent errorfifteen studentsfifteen yearsfifteen-member committeefifteen-member panelfifteen-minute intervalfifteen-point scalefifteen-year period
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriessimilar
1 entriesSample sentences
13 total sentences available.
Each party shall consist of no less than fifteen people.
Source: tatoeba (21741)
The committee is made up of fifteen members.
Source: tatoeba (28266)
Only fifteen minutes.
Source: tatoeba (33061)
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "fifteen"?
Closest matches include xv, 15, 15, age modifier, boxcars.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "fifteen"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.