Jericho

/ˈd͡ʒɛɹɪˌkoʊ/

Synonyms for "jericho" (6 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (2)

Noun(2 words)
ancient citybiblical city

Strong matches (1)

Noun(1 words)
canaanite city

Related words (3)

Noun(3 words)
holy land siteplace nametoponym

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: ancient city, biblical city, canaanite city, holy land site, place name.
  • Sentence evidence is available for jericho, 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 "jericho".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "jericho"

Keep "jericho" 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 "jericho" 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 "jericho", 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 "jericho" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

5 relation types

More general

4 entries
citygeographic namesettlementtoponym

More specific

7 entries
Jericho EnglandJericho New YorkJericho VermontOld Testament incidentarchaeological sitefamed walls narrativehistoric district

Collocations

6 entries
Jericho toponymJericho wallsWest Bank Jerichoancient Jerichoarchaeological site Jerichobiblical Jericho

Inflections

1 entries

Derivations

1 entries

Sample sentences

2 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who both stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead. By chance a certain priest was going down that way. When he saw him, he passed by on the other side. In the same way a Levite also, when he came to the place, and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a certain Samaritan, as he travelled, came where he was. When he saw him, he was moved with compassion, came to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. He set him on his own animal, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.

Source: tatoeba (2761410)

Many in our country do not know the pain of poverty, but we can listen to those who do. And I can pledge our nation to a goal: When we see that wounded traveler on the road to Jericho, we will not pass to the other side.

Source: tatoeba (5816175)

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "jericho"?

Closest matches include ancient city, biblical city, canaanite city, holy land site, place name.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "jericho"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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