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Another word for row

Choosing another word for row depends on context, so the 32 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 7 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A number of people or things arranged in a neat, more or less straight line, especially side by side.

Usage Example

"The students sat in the front line of the auditorium to get a clear view of the stage."

Strongest
line
Strong
rank
tier
file
bank
column
Weak
string
series

• verb (Context 2)

To propel a boat through water using oars.

Usage Example

"She learned how to oar a wooden skiff across the harbor during summer camp."

Strongest
oar
Strong
scull
paddle
pull

• noun (Context 3)

A horizontal line of entries in a table, spreadsheet, or mathematical matrix.

Usage Example

"Please highlight the third line of the spreadsheet to review the quarterly totals."

Strong
line
Weak
record
tuple

• noun (Context 4)

A noisy acrimonious quarrel, heated dispute, or public controversy.

Usage Example

"A fierce political quarrel erupted over the proposed cuts to public transit funding."

Strongest
quarrel
argument
dispute
altercation
Strong
spat
squabble
clash
fracas
brawl
falling-out

• verb (Context 5)

To convey or transport passengers or cargo in a boat propelled by oars.

Usage Example

"The ferryman offered to ferry the travelers across the river before nightfall."

Strong
ferry
oar
scull
paddle

• noun (Context 6)

An act or period of propelling a boat across water using oars, or an exercise simulating this motion.

Usage Example

"They enjoyed a peaceful morning paddle across the calm lake before breakfast."

Strong
paddle
pull

• verb (Context 7)

To engage in a noisy, heated argument or quarrel.

Usage Example

"The neighbors used to quarrel constantly over where to park their cars on the narrow street."

Strongest
quarrel
argue
squabble
Strong
bicker
wrangle
fight
fall out
clash
altercate
feud

Opposites of row

The opposite of row shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

column
agreement
agree
harmony
reconcile
peace
accord
make up
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Row. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/row
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