You are as white as a sheet.
Source: tatoeba (16226)
Sheet
/ʃit/
Synonyms for "sheet" (202 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (41)
Strong matches (60)
Noun(22 words)
Verb(1 words)
fill in form
Adjective(2 words)
german papierlatin forma
Related words (101)
Noun(27 words)
lilylinenmaggotmantlemembranemilkmonthlynational newspaperneighborhood newspapernewsnewspapernewspaper of recordnumberpagepanepanelpaperparagraphpassagepatchwork quilt
Show 53 more words
patinapearlpeelpelliclephrasepillow slippillowcaseplaitplankplateplatingplyplywoodquiltquireragrasherreamriggingroberoperugsafety glassscumsectionsentencesheetingsignaturesilverskinslabslatsliceslipsnowspecialspecial editionspreadstationerystratumstretchsurfaceswantabletablettabloidtextveneerversewaferweeklyweekly newspaperwhite
Adjective(1 words)
single page
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: adjust, afghan, alabaster, area, article.
- Sentence evidence is available for sheet, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, moby, wordnet, derived_reverse, 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 "sheet".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "sheet"
Keep "sheet" 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 "sheet" 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 "sheet", 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 "sheet" 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
26 entriesShowing 16 of 26 words.
More specific
12 entriesCollocations
7 entriesbed sheetsheet anchorsheet glasssheet metalsheet musicsheet of icesheet of paper
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
4 entriesTranslations
20 translations across 18 languages.
Bulgarian
1 entries- шкот noun (rope to adjust a sail)
Catalan
1 entries- escota noun (rope to adjust a sail)
Danish
1 entries- skøde noun (rope to adjust a sail)
Dutch
1 entries- schoot noun (rope to adjust a sail)
Esperanto
1 entries- ŝkoto noun (rope to adjust a sail)
Finnish
2 entries- jalus noun (rope to adjust a sail)
- skuutti noun (rope to adjust a sail)
French
1 entries- écoute noun (rope to adjust a sail)
German
1 entries- Schot noun (rope to adjust a sail)
Hebrew
2 entries- מֵיתַר קֶֶרֶן noun (rope to adjust a sail)
- מֵיתָר noun (rope to adjust a sail)
Italian
1 entries- scotta noun (rope to adjust a sail)
Macedonian
1 entries- јаже noun (rope to adjust a sail)
Māori
1 entries- waha noun (rope to adjust a sail)
Norman
1 entries- êcoute noun (rope to adjust a sail)
Portuguese
1 entries- escota noun (rope to adjust a sail)
Russian
1 entries- шкот noun (rope to adjust a sail)
Spanish
1 entries- escota noun (rope to adjust a sail)
Swedish
1 entries- skot noun (rope to adjust a sail)
Tagalog
1 entries- laskuta noun (rope to adjust a sail)
Sample sentences
33 total sentences available.
Bring me a sheet of paper, please.
Source: tatoeba (38837)
The box is covered with a large sheet of paper.
Source: tatoeba (44462)
Did you have a sheet of paper then?
Source: tatoeba (47036)
Showing 4 of 33 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "sheet"?
Closest matches include adjust, afghan, alabaster, area, article.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "sheet"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.