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cleft Synonyms
Another word for cleft
Choosing another word for cleft depends on context, so the 22 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Split, divided, or partially parted into two sections.
Usage Example
"The actor was easily recognizable by his prominent split chin."
Strongest
split
cloven
Strong
divided
bifurcated
forked
parted
• noun (Context 2)
A fissure, crack, or narrow opening, especially in rock or the earth.
Usage Example
"Small alpine wildflowers grew inside a sheltered crevice in the granite cliff."
Strongest
crevice
fissure
crack
Strong
split
cranny
rift
chasm
crevasse
gap
• noun (Context 3)
A natural V-shaped indentation or hollow between two symmetrical parts of the body, such as on the chin or palate.
Usage Example
"Reconstructive surgery can effectively repair a congenital indentation in the upper lip."
Strong
indentation
dimple
groove
furrow
Weak
hollow
• verb (Context 4)
To split or sever something along a natural line or grain (past tense and past participle of cleave).
Usage Example
"The woodcutter deftly split the seasoned oak log with a single blow of the axe."
Strongest
split
Strong
severed
divided
rived
rent
parted
Opposites of cleft
The opposite of cleft shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
undivided
join
whole
unite
unbroken
fuse
intact
united
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cleft. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cleft