We elected Mr Jordan chairperson.
Source: tatoeba (23221)
Jordan
/ˈd͡ʒɔːdən/
Synonyms for "jordan" (25 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: bedpan, brand, can, chamber, chamber pot.
- Sentence evidence is available for jordan, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss, wiktionary.
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 "jordan".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "jordan"
Keep "jordan" 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 "jordan" 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 "jordan", 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 "jordan" 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
6 entriesMore specific
5 entriesAir Jordan sneakersArab countryHashemite kingdomJordan apparelMiddle Eastern country
Collocations
6 entriesAir JordanJordan RiverJordan brandJordanian citizenJordanian passportKingdom of Jordan
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
1 entriesTranslations
40 translations across 27 languages.
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic
1 entries- ܝܘܼܪܕܢܵܢ name (male given name)
Basque
1 entries- Txurdan name (male given name)
Bulgarian
1 entries- Йордан name (male given name)
Catalan
1 entries- Jordà name (male given name)
Chinese Cantonese
1 entries- 佐敦 name (male given name)
Chinese Mandarin
1 entries- 喬丹 /乔丹 name (male given name)
Dutch
2 entries- Jordaan name (male given name)
- Jordan name (male given name)
Esperanto
2 entries- Jordana name (female given name)
- Jordano name (male given name)
French
2 entries- Jordan name (male given name)
- Jourdain name (male given name)
German
2 entries- Jordan name (male given name)
- Jordana name (female given name)
Greek
2 entries- Ιορδάνα name (female given name)
- Ιορδάνης name (male given name)
Hebrew
2 entries- יַרְדֵּן name (male given name)
- יַרְדֵּן name (female given name)
Hungarian
1 entries- Jordán name (male given name)
Inuktitut
1 entries- ᔪᐊᑕᓐ name (male given name)
Italian
2 entries- Giordana name (female given name)
- Giordano name (male given name)
Latin
4 entries- Iordanus name (male given name)
- Iordanēs name (male given name)
- Jordanus name (male given name)
- Jordanēs name (male given name)
Latvian
1 entries- Džordans name (male given name)
Macedonian
1 entries- Јордан name (male given name)
Marathi
1 entries- जॉर्डन name (male given name)
Middle English
1 entries- Judd name (male given name)
Occitan
1 entries- Jordan name (male given name)
Portuguese
2 entries- Jordana name (female given name)
- Jordão name (male given name)
Romanian
1 entries- Iordan name (male given name)
Russian
2 entries- Джо́рдан name (male given name)
- Иордан name (male given name)
Spanish
1 entries- Jordán name (male given name)
Ukrainian
2 entries- Джо́рдан name (male given name)
- Йорда́н name (male given name)
Vietnamese
1 entries- Gioóc-đan name (male given name)
Sample sentences
18 total sentences available.
Mr Jordan sat down beside him.
Source: tatoeba (52925)
Mr Jordan woke up suddenly.
Source: tatoeba (52926)
Mr Jordan was a little surprised.
Source: tatoeba (52927)
Showing 4 of 18 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "jordan"?
Closest matches include bedpan, brand, can, chamber, chamber pot.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "jordan"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.