The hinge is broken.
Source: tatoeba (4511593)
Hinge
/ˈhɪnd͡ʒ/
Synonyms for "hinge" (188 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (38)
accrue fromanklearborarise fromarticulatearticulationaxisaxleaxle baraxle shaftaxle spindleaxle-treebasebattenbatten downbe based onbe contingent onbe dependent onbe due tobe predicated on
Strong matches (56)
connecting linkconnecting rodconnectionconvergence of eventscouplingcrisiscritical juncturecritical pointcrossroadscrucial periodcrunchdependdepend onderive fromdescend fromdistaffdovetailelbowemanate fromembrace
Adjective(1 words)
interdependent sequence
Related words (94)
issue fromjamjoinjoiningjointjuncturekneeknucklelatchlie onlie withlinklockmandrelmitermortisenailnaveneckoarlock
Show 54 more words
originate inpasspegpendpinpinchpintlepivotpivot jointpoleproceed frompushrabbetradiantrestrest onrest withrevolve onrivetrowlockrubscarfscrewseamsewshoulderskewersnapspindlespring fromsprout fromstand onstaplestem fromstickstitchstraitsutureswivelsymphysistacktie rodtoggletoggle jointtrunnionturnturn onturn uponturning pointunionwedgeweldwristzipper
Noun(17 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Verb(2 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: accrue from, ankle, arbor, arise from, articulate.
- Sentence evidence is available for hinge, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet, 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 "hinge".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "hinge"
Keep "hinge" 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 "hinge" 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 "hinge", 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 "hinge" 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
11 entriesMore specific
13 entriesbutt hingeconcealed hingecontingencycrucial factordependenceelbow jointknee jointlinchpin ideapiano hingepivotreliancespinswing
Collocations
9 entriesbutt hingeconcealed hingecontinuous hingedoor hingehinge mechanismhinge onhinge pinpiano hingesteel hinge
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
18 total sentences available.
One hinge snapped, then the other, and down came the door with a crash.
Source: tatoeba (6980555)
"There rest they, nor their sequence change, nor place, / save when, by chance, on grating hinge the door / swings open, and a light breath sweeps the floor, / or rougher blasts the tender leaves disperse. / Loose then they flutter, for she recks no more / to call them back, and rearrange the verse; / untaught the votaries leave, the Sibyl's cave to curse."
Source: tatoeba (7142396)
It will hinge on whether or not she gets the promotion.
Source: tatoeba (8777321)
Showing 4 of 18 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "hinge"?
Closest matches include accrue from, ankle, arbor, arise from, articulate.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "hinge"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.