chip Synonyms
Another word for chip
• noun (Context 1)
A piece of food, especially potato, that is fried or baked.
"She ordered a hamburger with a side of chips for lunch."
• noun (Context 2)
A small piece of something removed in the course of chopping, cutting, or breaking a hard material such as wood, stone, or glass.
"He swept up the wood chips scattered across the workshop floor."
• noun (Context 3)
A tiny piece of semiconducting material, typically silicon, used to make an integrated circuit in computers and electronic devices.
"The global shortage of computer chips heavily impacted the automotive industry."
• verb (Context 4)
To cut or break a small piece from a hard material or surface.
"She accidentally chipped her front tooth on the rim of the glass."
• verb (Context 5)
To strike a ball so that it lifts upward in a short arc (especially in sports like golf and soccer).
"The golfer used his wedge to loft the ball directly onto the green."
Opposites of chip
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of chip varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: