In the Bokke-velds, as they are called, theſe animals [springbok] are found in great numbers, and ſometimes at Roode-Zand.
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Veld
/vɛlt/
Synonyms for "veld" (111 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (23)
agricultural regionalkali flatalluvial plainarable landbasinblack beltbottomlandbushveldcampochampaignchampaign countrycitrus beltcoastal plaincorn beltcotton beltcountrysidedeltadesertdowndowns
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dust bowlfarm beltfarm country
Strong matches (33)
Related words (55)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: agricultural region, alkali flat, alluvial plain, arable land, basin.
- Sentence evidence is available for veld, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet, 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 "veld".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "veld"
Keep "veld" 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 "veld" 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 "veld", 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 "veld" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
Sample sentences
14 total sentences available.
Advance tovvards the Cond Bokke Veld, or cold country of Antelopes: mountains covered with ſnovv.
Source: wiktionary
People who have not been brought into contact with snakes may deny that they possess the power of fascinating a human being, but in the wild veldt strong, able-bodied men have been subjected to their spell, and can tell a different tale.
Source: wiktionary
The pastoral lands or "velds," which extend chiefly around the outer slopes and in the east, are distinguished according to the nature of the grass or sedge which they produce as "sweet" or "sour."
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 14 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "veld"?
Closest matches include agricultural region, alkali flat, alluvial plain, arable land, basin.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "veld"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.