In 1814, Thomas Spalding made on Sapelo Island, in lat. 31 1⁄2, as much as 95 hogsheads of excellent sugar, equal to Jamaica, from Canes he had planted there.
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Lat
/lɑt/
Synonyms for "lat" (10 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
latissimus dorsiback muscle
Strong matches (3)
Noun(3 words)
Related words (5)
Noun(5 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: latissimus dorsi, back muscle, geographic, geographic latitude, lateral.
- Sentence evidence is available for lat, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, 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 "lat".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "lat"
Keep "lat" 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 "lat" 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 "lat", 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 "lat" 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
7 entriescoordinatedirectional descriptorgeographic coordinategeographic descriptormuscleskeletal musclestriated muscle
More specific
8 entrieslat bandlat valuelateral axislateral borderlateral surfacelatissimus dorsinorthern latitudesouthern latitude
Collocations
12 entriesgeographic latitudelat axislat bandlat borderlat coordinatelat rangelat valuelatissimus dorsilatitude linelatitude valuenorth latitudesouth latitude
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesTranslations
11 translations across 11 languages.
Belarusian
1 entries- лат noun (former currency of Latvia)
Chinese Mandarin
1 entries- 拉特 noun (former currency of Latvia)
Estonian
1 entries- latt noun (former currency of Latvia)
Finnish
1 entries- lati noun (former currency of Latvia)
German
1 entries- Lats noun (former currency of Latvia)
Japanese
1 entries- ラッツ noun (former currency of Latvia)
Latvian
1 entries- lats noun (former currency of Latvia)
Lithuanian
1 entries- latas noun (former currency of Latvia)
Polish
1 entries- łat noun (former currency of Latvia)
Russian
1 entries- лат noun (former currency of Latvia)
Ukrainian
1 entries- лат noun (former currency of Latvia)
Sample sentences
6 total sentences available.
Those who study these couples, who are part of a group known as LATs (living apart together), agree that their numbers are on the rise, though figures are hard to come by, according to Ms. Lindemann.
Source: wiktionary
My stepmother, aware of trends, told us we would be “LAT,” for “living apart together,” referring to couples that choose to live separately — even far apart — while remaining committed.
Source: wiktionary
A high pillar of stone called Bheem-lat, or the Tealee, or oilman's lat or staff.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 6 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "lat"?
Closest matches include latissimus dorsi, back muscle, geographic, geographic latitude, lateral.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "lat"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.