notch Synonyms
Another word for notch
• noun (Context 1)
An indentation or incision on an edge or surface, typically V-shaped.
"The carpenter carved a small nick into the wooden beam to hold the crosspiece in place."
• noun (Context 2)
A point, degree, or step on a scale of quality, achievement, or intensity.
"Her latest novel is a level above her previous work in both style and pacing."
• verb (Context 3)
To score, achieve, or record a victory, point, or milestone (often used with 'up').
"The team notched their fifth consecutive win of the season last night."
• verb (Context 4)
To make V-shaped cuts or indentations in an edge or surface.
"The tailor notched the seam allowance so the curved fabric would lie flat."
• noun (Context 5)
A deep, narrow mountain pass or gap between ridges, especially in New England and the northeastern United States.
"We drove through Franconia pass in New Hampshire to admire the autumn foliage."
Opposites of notch
The opposite of notch shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: