Accordingly, he proceeded with Chloe to the spring, in the grotto of the Nymphs, and, having given her his tunic and scrip in charge, repaired to the water's edge to wash his hair and person.
Source: tatoeba (6212399)
Scrip
/skɹɪp/
Synonyms for "scrip" (152 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (31)
and pencearticleassignatautographbagbaggage checkbank notebillblankbrainchildcashcheckchirographcirculating mediumcoinagecoined libertycold cashcompositioncomputer printoutcopy
Noun(4 words)
Strong matches (45)
dossierdraftdraughtdraughtsmandraughtyedited versionemergency moneyengrossmentessayfair copyfederal reserve notefiat moneyfictionfilefilthy lucrefinal draftfinished versionfirst draftflimsyform
Show 19 more words
fractional currencyfractional notegoldgovernment notehard cashhard currencyhat checkholographinstrumentlegal documentlegal instrumentlegal paperlegal tenderlegal-tender noteletterliterae scriptaeliterary artefactliterary productionliterature
Noun(6 words)
Related words (76)
lucrelucubrationmammonmanaged currencymanuscriptmattermedium of exchangemintagemoneymsnational bank notenecessity moneynegotiable notenonfictionnoteofficial documentopusoriginalpaperpaper money
Show 46 more words
papersparchmentpelfpenscriptpersonal filepiecepiece of writingplaypoempostage currencypostal currencypoundsprinted matterprintoutproductionreading matterrecensionrollscreedscriptscrivescrollsecond draftshillingsshinplastersilverslugsoft currencyspeciesterlingtagthe almighty dollarthe wherewiththe wherewithalthe written wordtickettokentranscripttranscriptiontreasury notetypescriptversionwherewithalworkwritwriting
Noun(10 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: and pence, article, assignat, autograph, bag.
- Sentence evidence is available for scrip, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, 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 "scrip".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "scrip"
Keep "scrip" 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 "scrip" 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 "scrip", 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 "scrip" 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
14 entriesblacklettercompany scripcursive scriptdividenddraftemployer scriphandwritten manuscriptin-kind dividendinscribeitalic scriptstock dividendstore scripuncial scriptvoucher
Collocations
12 entriesa documenta drafta manuscripta reporta scenea screenplaycompany scripemployer scriplocal scripscrip dividendstock dividendstore scrip
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
21 total sentences available.
Then taking some bread and cheese from her scrip she entreated him to eat, and, to comfort him the more efficaciously, pressed her tender lips to his, and gave him a kiss as sweet as honey.
Source: tatoeba (6212723)
She then gave him a pipe, a honeycomb, and a scrip of deer skin, but she dared not speak her mind, for she suspected that he loved Chloe since he was always in the latter's company.
Source: tatoeba (6213115)
Then she gave him some dry figs and bread from her scrip, and whilst he was partaking of this fare she oft-time snatched a morsel from his mouth and ate it, as though she had been a nestling taking food from its mother's beak.
Source: tatoeba (6213125)
Showing 4 of 21 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "scrip"?
Closest matches include and pence, article, assignat, autograph, bag.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "scrip"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.