You ought to think over whether the premise is valid or not.
Source: tatoeba (45644)
Valid
/ˈvælɪd/
Synonyms for "valid" (329 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (66)
Adjective(2 words)
Adjective(19 words)
acceptableacceptable ssnaccurate energy dataaccurate estimation skillaccurate observationsaccurate understandingaccurate wordingadmissible evidenceallowedapprovableauthentic evidencebinding agreementcogent reasoningcoherentconclusive evidenceconstitutional authorityconstitutional scholarshipcorrect answercredible evidentiary argument
Noun(5 words)
accepted rulebiologically soundconstitutional courtconstitutional draftingcurrent political term
Strong matches (99)
damningdecisivedefinitivedemonstrateddeterminativedetermineddocumentarydocumenteddynamiceffectiveeffectualelegantenergeticestablishedestimableevidentialevidentiaryex parteexcellentexpedient
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eye-witnesseyewitnessfactualfairfaithfulfamousfavorablefinalfinefirsthandforceforcefulforciblefounded ongoodgoodlygrandgrounded onhealthyhearsayhelpfulhigh poweredhigh-potencyhigh-poweredhigh-pressurehigh-tensionhonestimplicitin forcein powerincontrovertibleindicativeindisputableirrefutableirresistiblejudicialjuridicaljustjusticiablekindkosherlaudablelawfullawmakinglegal
Noun(9 words)
data soundnessitalian legittimolawful ownerlawfully executedlegal actlegal conceptlegal descriptorlegal documentlegal proposal
Adjective(21 words)
enforceableenforceable agreementenforceable legal rulefeasible solutiongeneralizable claimgenuine apologygenuine eventgenuine goldgenuine interestgood justificationhonestlawful contractlegal agreementlegal authenticationlegal disputelegal documentslegal domainlegal mandatelegal movelegal process
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legal protections
Verb(4 words)
Related words (164)
Adjective(57 words)
legal requirementslegal rightlegal rightslegal rulelegal statuseslegal tabletlegal-rule statuslegitimatelegitimate claimlegitimate sellerlegitimate uselogicallogical conceptlogical reasonlogical validitymathematical proofofficial dataofficial guidelinesofficial policiespermissible
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proper earthing systemproper inferencepsychometric testreasonablerestrictive covenantrighterrigorous argumentrobust datarobust empirical evidencerobust governmental oversightsignificant effectsolid argumentsolid chunkssolid contentssolid logicsolid mattersolid performancesolid substancesoundsound basissound logicsound logicssound mathematical reasoningsound modelsound-logicalsoundablesoundeststrong rule of lawstructural correctnesssubstantial effectthorough evidence gatheringtrial dataunflawedunmanipulatedwell foundedwell-supported inferencewritten contract
legislativelegitlegitimatelicitloftylogicalmaterialmeaningfulmightymighty in battlenicenoblenuncupativeofficialoperativeoverwhelmingpersuasivepleasantpotentpowerful
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prepotentpresumptiveprobativeprofitablepuissantrealregalreliablerightrightfulroyalrulingsanctionedsatisfactorysatisfyingself-consistentsignificantskillfulsolidsoundsplendidstatutorystrikingstrongsubstantialsubstantiatedsufficientsuggestivesuresymptomatictellingtrustworthyusefulvalidatedveraciousverifiedvery goodvigorousvirtuousvitalweightywell-foundedwell-groundedwithin the law
Adjective(6 words)
Noun(32 words)
legitimatinglogic conceptlogical reasoninglogical substantiationmore genuinemore groundedmore officialmore solidmost constitutionalmost groundedmost officialmost solidmost swedish lagofficial arrangementpsychological testingpsychometric propertyquorateansample of substancescientifically soundsigned document
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solid blocksolid color palettesound instructional principlesound pattern examplesound propertysound systemsound unitsubsistingsubstantial differencesubstantial empirical supportwell supported factwithstanding
Determiner(1 words)
most legal code
Adverb(1 words)
most solid structure
Verb(3 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: absolute, acceptable, acceptable, acceptable, acceptable ssn.
- Sentence evidence is available for valid, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, wiktionary, opengloss, 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 "valid".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "valid"
Keep "valid" 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 "valid" 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 "valid", 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 "valid" 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
3 entriesMore specific
6 entriesCollocations
6 entriesvalid argumentvalid datavalid evidencevalid licensevalid pointvalid reason
Inflections
4 entriesleast validless validmore validmost valid
Derivations
2 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
12 entriesSample sentences
15 total sentences available.
The ticket is valid for a week.
Source: tatoeba (45817)
The ticket is valid to April 29.
Source: tatoeba (45818)
This is a valid point of view.
Source: tatoeba (55582)
Showing 4 of 15 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "valid"?
Closest matches include absolute, acceptable, acceptable, acceptable, acceptable ssn.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "valid"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.