The graph in Figure 1 illustrates the differences in the means of total scores for white and black subject in each grade.
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Graph
/ɡɹɑːf/
Synonyms for "graph" (154 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (31)
Noun(12 words)
Adjective(1 words)
abstract network
Strong matches (46)
Noun(19 words)
delineationdesigndevicediagramdoodledraftdraughtdraughtsmandraughtydrawingebaucheelevationesquissefiguregraphemeground planhouse planichnographylay offlay out
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letterlexigraphic character
Verb(2 words)
diagramedindicate findings
Adjective(3 words)
educational diagrameducational graphgraphic modeling
Related words (77)
Noun(26 words)
linkmath diagramnetworknetwork diagramnode mapnonlanguage graphsplotplotsplottingplotting motionpoint plotrecordscience notebook drawingscientific representationshow a chartsketchsocial networkthermographto diagramtrace
Show 6 more words
vector diagramvertex diagramvisual basedvisual depictionvisual toolwater quality test plots
Adjective(2 words)
number line graphstructured drawing
Verb(6 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: chart, chart, abstract network, alphabetic character, black and white.
- Sentence evidence is available for graph, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, wiktionary, 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 "graph".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "graph"
Keep "graph" 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 "graph" 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 "graph", 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 "graph" 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
18 entriescoordinate systemdata representationdepictdiagramdisplayinterpretmathematical representationmodelplotprinted symbolrepresentrepresentationsummarizevisual communicationvisualization
Showing 16 of 18 words.
More specific
14 entriesCollocations
11 entriesbar graphgraph a functiongraph a linegraph axesgraph datagraph papergraph pointsgraph resultsline graphplot datascatter plot
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
4 entriesTranslations
7 translations across 6 languages.
Bulgarian
1 entries- скицирам графика verb (draw a graph of)
Galician
1 entries- debuxar un gráfico de verb (draw a graph of)
Irish
1 entries- graf verb (draw a graph of)
Italian
1 entries- graficare verb (draw a graph of)
Spanish
1 entries- graficar verb (draw a graph of)
Swedish
2 entries- plotta verb (draw a graph of)
- rita diagram verb (draw a graph of)
Sample sentences
17 total sentences available.
The differing volumes of carbon emissions are plotted in the graph below.
Source: tatoeba (276718)
In mathematics, a quiver is a directed graph.
Source: tatoeba (367103)
This graph breaks down the different costs involved in producing the iPad.
Source: tatoeba (1174588)
Showing 4 of 17 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "graph"?
Closest matches include chart, chart, abstract network, alphabetic character, black and white.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "graph"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.