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Another word for arrow

Looking for synonyms for arrow? Sourced from our comprehensive thesaurus, here is a list of similar words and another word for arrow, organized by relevance and context.
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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
Weak
sign

• 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."

Strong
shaft
bolt
Weak
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."

Strong
dart
shoot
zoom
Weak
speed

• 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
indicate
mark

Opposites of arrow

Looking for antonyms? The opposite of arrow varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:

dawdle
meander
See all opposites of arrow

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Arrow. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/arrow
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