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guideword Synonyms

Another word for guideword

Choosing another word for guideword depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A word printed at the top of a page in a dictionary or other reference book to indicate the first or last entry on that page.

Usage Example

"The teacher showed the students how to check the catchword at the top of the dictionary page to locate entries more quickly."

Strong
catchword
Weak
headword

• noun (Context 2)

A word or short phrase that serves as a motto, guiding principle, or cue in a learner's dictionary to distinguish between multiple senses of a polysemous entry.

Usage Example

"Each definition in the learner's dictionary begins with a bold watchword to help readers immediately identify the relevant meaning."

Strong
watchword
keyword
byword

• Nearby Words

guideline
guidepost
guideway
guideword
guild
guildhall
guile

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Guideword. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/guideword
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