He paid the debt through instalments.
Source: tatoeba (5642040)
Instalments
Synonyms for "instalments" (8 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
debt repayment planinstallment
Strong matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
installmentsinstalment plan
Related words (4)
Noun(4 words)
partial paymentpartial paymentspayment schedulepayment series
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: debt repayment plan, installment, installments, instalment plan, partial payment.
- Sentence evidence is available for instalments, 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 "instalments".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "instalments"
Keep "instalments" 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 "instalments" 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 "instalments", 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 "instalments" 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
5 entriesMore specific
6 entriesballoon instalmentfirst instalmentmonthly instalmentmonthly instalment planquarterly instalmentquarterly instalment plan
Collocations
6 entriesequal instalmentsfirst instalmentinstalment planinstalment schedulelate instalmentsmonthly instalments
Derivations
2 entriesinstalment loaninstalment plan
Sample sentences
4 total sentences available.
The fridge will be paid in three equal instalments.
Source: tatoeba (9367490)
Jude had one day seen him selling a pot of coloured lard to an old woman as a certain cure for a bad leg, the woman arranging to pay a guinea, in instalments of a shilling a fortnight, for the precious salve, which, according to the physician, could only be obtained from a particular animal which grazed on Mount Sinai, and was to be captured only at great risk to life and limb.
Source: tatoeba (11477418)
He paid the debt in instalments.
Source: tatoeba (12307460)
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "instalments"?
Closest matches include debt repayment plan, installment, installments, instalment plan, partial payment.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "instalments"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.