I'm afraid I have a polyp in my nose.
Source: tatoeba (318198)
Polyp
/ˈpɑlɪp/
Synonyms for "polyp" (80 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (16)
Strong matches (24)
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Noun(3 words)
Related words (40)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abdominal hernia, abscess, aposteme, bed sore, blain.
- Sentence evidence is available for polyp, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
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 "polyp".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "polyp"
Keep "polyp" 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 "polyp" 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 "polyp", 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 "polyp" 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 entriescolorectal polypcoral polyphydra polypnasal polypsea anemone polyputerine polyp
Collocations
6 entriesInflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesTranslations
15 translations across 15 languages.
Bulgarian
1 entries- полип noun (coelenterate)
Catalan
1 entries- pòlip noun (coelenterate)
Czech
1 entries- polyp noun (coelenterate)
Dutch
1 entries- poliep noun (coelenterate)
Finnish
1 entries- polyyppi noun (coelenterate)
French
1 entries- polype noun (coelenterate)
German
1 entries- Polyp noun (coelenterate)
Greek
1 entries- πολύποδας noun (coelenterate)
Hungarian
1 entries- polip noun (coelenterate)
Icelandic
1 entries- holsepi noun (coelenterate)
Italian
1 entries- polipo noun (coelenterate)
Portuguese
1 entries- pólipo noun (coelenterate)
Russian
1 entries- поли́п noun (coelenterate)
Spanish
1 entries- pólipo noun (coelenterate)
Swedish
1 entries- polyp noun (coelenterate)
Sample sentences
3 total sentences available.
Most structures that we call "coral" are, in fact, made up of hundreds to thousands of tiny coral creatures called polyps. Each soft-bodied polyp—most no thicker than a nickel—secretes a hard outer skeleton of limestone (calcium carbonate) that attaches either to rock or the dead skeletons of other polyps.
Source: tatoeba (6684491)
In the case of stony or hard corals, these polyp conglomerates grow, die, and endlessly repeat the cycle over time, slowly laying the limestone foundation for coral reefs and giving shape to the familiar corals that reside there. Because of this cycle of growth, death, and regeneration among individual polyps, many coral colonies can live for a very long time.
Source: tatoeba (6684493)
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "polyp"?
Closest matches include abdominal hernia, abscess, aposteme, bed sore, blain.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "polyp"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.