Do you suppose I should attach the web page's URL on those occasions?
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Url
/ˌjuːˌɑːɹˈɛl/
Synonyms for "url" (13 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (3)
Noun(3 words)
Strong matches (4)
Related words (6)
Noun(6 words)
locator stringrecord linkuniform resource locatoruniversal resource locatorweb addressweb url
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: address string, hyperlink, hyperlinks, internet address, links.
- Sentence evidence is available for url, 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 "url".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "url"
Keep "url" 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 "url" 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 "url", 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 "url" 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
4 entriesMore specific
5 entriesabsolute URLdata URLftp URLhttp URLrelative URL
Collocations
5 entriesURL barURL encodingURL schemeabsolute URLrelative URL
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
1 entriesUniform Resource Locator
Translations
22 translations across 16 languages.
Chinese Mandarin
1 entries- 統一資源定位符 /统一资源定位符 noun (Uniform Resource Locator)
Dutch
1 entries- URL noun (Uniform Resource Locator)
Finnish
4 entries- URL noun (Uniform Resource Locator)
- URL-osoite noun (Uniform Resource Locator)
- urli noun (Uniform Resource Locator)
- verkko-osoite noun (Uniform Resource Locator)
French
1 entries- URL noun (Uniform Resource Locator)
Georgian
1 entries- საინფორმაციო რესურსის მაჩვენებელი noun (Uniform Resource Locator)
German
1 entries- URL noun (Uniform Resource Locator)
Greek
2 entries- ΟΕΠ noun (Uniform Resource Locator)
- ιστοδιεύθυνση noun (Uniform Resource Locator)
Hawaiian
1 entries- helu kahuapaʻa noun (Uniform Resource Locator)
Icelandic
1 entries- vefslóð noun (Uniform Resource Locator)
Japanese
1 entries- 統一資源位置指定子 noun (Uniform Resource Locator)
Polish
1 entries- URL noun (Uniform Resource Locator)
Portuguese
1 entries- endereço noun (Uniform Resource Locator)
Scottish Gaelic
1 entries- seòladh-lìn noun (Uniform Resource Locator)
Swedish
1 entries- URL noun (Uniform Resource Locator)
Turkish
2 entries- BKB noun (Uniform Resource Locator)
- URL noun (Uniform Resource Locator)
Yiddish
1 entries- או־ער־על noun (Uniform Resource Locator)
Sample sentences
14 total sentences available.
It's a good idea to stop using direct links to files. Use a trick like starting the URL with double-width "h t t p" or something.
Source: tatoeba (328306)
In order to have an idea of our current projects, we invite you to visit [url].
Source: tatoeba (474318)
"http://example.org/" is a URL.
Source: tatoeba (3758360)
Showing 4 of 14 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "url"?
Closest matches include address string, hyperlink, hyperlinks, internet address, links.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "url"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.