In order to avoid confusion, the bottom is labelled too.
Source: tatoeba (3668803)
Labelled
Synonyms for "labelled" (15 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (3)
Verb(3 words)
Strong matches (5)
Verb(5 words)
Related words (7)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: annotate, caption, categorize, categorized, classify.
- Sentence evidence is available for labelled, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet.
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 "labelled".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "labelled"
Keep "labelled" 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 "labelled" 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 "labelled", 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 "labelled" 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
8 entriesMore specific
10 entriesCollocations
8 entriesclear labelingconsistent labelingidentity badgelabelled datalabelled diagramlabelling systemname tagprice tag
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
6 entriesSample sentences
13 total sentences available.
The king labelled the books as godless and ordered that they be burnt.
Source: tatoeba (4295462)
Either the well was very deep, or she fell very slowly, for she had plenty of time as she went down to look about her, and to wonder what was going to happen next. First, she tried to look down and make out what she was coming to, but it was too dark to see anything: then she looked at the sides of the well, and noticed that they were filled with cupboards and book-shelves: here and there she saw maps and pictures hung upon pegs. She took down a jar from one of the shelves as she passed; it was labelled "ORANGE MARMALADE," but to her great disappointment it was empty: she did not like to drop the jar for fear of killing somebody underneath, so managed to put it into one of the cupboards as she fell past it.
Source: tatoeba (5553151)
The CD isn't labelled. How's that possible?
Source: tatoeba (5685186)
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "labelled"?
Closest matches include annotate, caption, categorize, categorized, classify.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "labelled"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.