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Another word for card

Choosing another word for card depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A piece of thick, stiff paper or thin pasteboard, typically rectangular, used for writing, printing, or identifying someone.

Usage Example

"She handed her business cardstock to the client at the end of the meeting."

Strong
cardstock
cardboard
pasteboard

• noun (Context 2)

A small rectangular piece of plastic issued by a bank or financial institution, used to pay for goods or obtain cash.

Usage Example

"The store only accepts cash or bank card for purchases under ten dollars."

Strongest
bank card
credit card
debit card
Strong
plastic
charge card

• noun (Context 3)

One of a set of small rectangular pieces of stiff paper or plastic, marked with suits and ranks, used for playing games.

Usage Example

"He shuffled the deck of cards before dealing them to the players."

Strongest
playing card
Strong
pasteboard

• verb (Context 4)

To ask someone to show documentary evidence of their identity or age, especially before allowing them to purchase alcohol or enter a restricted venue.

Usage Example

"The bartender carded everyone who looked under thirty before serving them a drink."

Strongest
id

• verb (Context 5)

To comb and clean raw wool, hemp, or similar fibers with a sharp-toothed instrument to disentangle them before spinning.

Usage Example

"The artisan used traditional hand tools to comb the raw sheep's wool."

Strongest
comb
Strong
tease
heckle
hatchel

• verb (Context 6)

To write, record, or list information on an index card.

Usage Example

"The librarian diligently carded the new arrivals before placing them on the shelf."

Strong
catalog
index
record
register
log

Opposites of card

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

cash
tangle
mat
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Card. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/card
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