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Another word for arrow

Choosing another word for arrow depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A mark or symbol, often consisting of a straight line with an angled V at one end, used to indicate a direction or point to something.

Usage Example

"Follow the green pointer on the floor to find the nearest emergency exit."

Strongest
pointer
Strong
indicator
cursor

• noun (Context 2)

A slender, pointed projectile typically featuring a fletched tail and a sharpened tip, designed to be shot from a bow.

Usage Example

"The archer adjusted her stance before releasing the shaft toward the center of the target."

Strongest
shaft
Strong
bolt
quarrel
dart

• verb (Context 3)

To move swiftly, smoothly, and directly toward a specific destination.

Usage Example

"The high-speed train arrowed through the quiet countryside on its way to the capital."

Strongest
dart
shoot
Strong
streak
speed
flash
zoom
bullet
fly
beeline
zip

• verb (Context 4)

To mark, point out, or direct with an arrow symbol.

Usage Example

"The editor arrowed the paragraph that needed to be moved to the next page."

Strong
point out
flag
indicate
mark

Opposites of arrow

The opposite of arrow shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

meander
dawdle
crawl
creep
straggle
amble
See all opposites of arrow

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Arrow. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/arrow
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