His idea wasn't usable.
Source: tatoeba (49673)
Usable
/ˈjuː.zə.bəl/
Synonyms for "usable" (130 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (26)
Adjective(17 words)
functionaloperableaccessibleaccessible energyaccessible textactionableapplicable lawapplicable taskapplicative constructionapplied techavailableavailable energy reservesavailable potassiumconstructive impactconvenienteffective leadership skilleffective ruler
Noun(5 words)
Verb(2 words)
Strong matches (39)
Adjective(26 words)
ergonomiceveryday objectfriendlierfriendly classroomfriendly letterfunctional aspectfunctional classroomfunctional conceptfunctional designfunctional design goalsfunctional featurefunctional management teamfunctional mathfunctional objectfunctional objectsfunctional outputfunctional propertyfunctional rolefunctional roles in classfunctional structure
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Verb(1 words)
Noun(7 words)
functional capacityfunctional processfunctional social systemfunctioningharnessinghydro usable energyimplementation plan
Related words (65)
Adjective(39 words)
intuitivelivableoperationaloperational capabilityoperational capacityoperational componentoperational regimenoperational rulesoperational skilloperational statusoperational targetoperative termpassablepracticablepracticalpractical approachpractical competencepractical competencypractical descriptorpractical interpretation
Show 19 more words
practical orientationpractical reportpractical sciencepractical skillspractical taskreal life examplereal world applicabilityripe colorsserviceableusable energiesuseableutilizableutilizable activitiesutilizable energiesutilizable energy potentialutilizable materialswieldyworkableworking device
Noun(16 words)
Adjective(2 words)
Verb(1 words)
retrieve electrical energy
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: functional, operable, able to work, accessible, accessible energy.
- Sentence evidence is available for usable, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse.
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 "usable".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "usable"
Keep "usable" 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 "usable" 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 "usable", 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 "usable" 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
7 entriesCollocations
6 entriesusable conditionusable formusable hardwareusable interfaceusable lifeusable software
Inflections
2 entriesmore usablemost usable
Derivations
4 entriessimilar
4 entriesSample sentences
12 total sentences available.
Is that machine still usable?
Source: tatoeba (68468)
From the research results published to date, it can be concluded that the new method will soon be usable in practice.
Source: tatoeba (6105359)
Sami's credit card is usable.
Source: tatoeba (7183312)
Showing 4 of 12 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "usable"?
Closest matches include functional, operable, able to work, accessible, accessible energy.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "usable"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.