card Synonyms
Another word for card
• noun (Context 1)
A piece of thick, stiff paper or thin pasteboard, typically rectangular, used for writing, printing, or identifying someone.
"She handed her business pasteboard to the client at the end of the meeting."
• noun (Context 2)
A small rectangular piece of plastic issued by a bank or financial institution, used to pay for goods or obtain cash.
"The store only accepts cash or plastic for purchases under ten dollars."
• verb (Context 3)
To ask someone to show documentary evidence of their identity or age, especially before allowing them to purchase alcohol or enter a restricted venue.
"The bartender carded everyone who looked under thirty before serving them a drink."
• verb (Context 4)
To comb and clean raw wool, hemp, or similar fibers with a sharp-toothed instrument to disentangle them before spinning.
"The artisan used traditional hand tools to comb the raw sheep's wool."
• verb (Context 5)
To write, record, or list information on an index card.
"The librarian diligently carded the new arrivals before placing them on the shelf."
Opposites of card
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of card varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: