gear

The word “gear” has 1 syllable: gear

It's pronounced as /ɡɪə(r)/

What is synonym and antonym for gear?

In the thesaurus, “gear” has 32 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for gear along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for gear

acclimate
acclimatize
accommodate
adapt
adjust
apparatus
apparel
attire
belongings
clothes
clothing
condition
customize
dress
edit
equipment
fashion
fit
garments
goods
match
model
pattern
possession
put
readjust
shape
stuff
suit
tailor
things
tune

Antonyms for gear

misadjust
real estate

Meanings of gear

noun
1. Equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor.
2. Clothing; garments.
3. Goods; property; household items.
4. A wheel with grooves (teeth) engraved on the outer circumference, such that two such devices can interlock and convey motion from one to the other; a gear wheel.
5. A particular combination or choice of interlocking gears, such that a particular gear ratio is achieved.
6. A configuration of the transmission of a motor car so as to achieve a particular ratio of engine to axle torque.
7. Recreational drugs, including steroids.
8. Stuff.
9. Business matters; affairs; concern.
10. Anything worthless; nonsense; rubbish.
verb
1. To provide with gearing; to fit with gears in order to achieve a desired gear ratio.
2. To be in, or come into, gear.
3. To dress; to put gear on; to harness.
4. (usually with to or toward(s)) To design or devise (something) so as to be suitable (for a particular type of person or a particular purpose).
5. To borrow money in order to invest it in assets.
adjective
1. Great or fantastic.

Example Sentences

He shifted the gear to accelerate as the car moved forward.
She packed her hiking gear for the weekend trip into the mountains.
The cyclist changed to a lower gear to climb the steep hill.
The boat's gear was carefully organized before setting sail.
He checked his camera gear before heading out for the photo shoot.

On this page you'll find 34 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gear, such as: acclimate, acclimatize, accommodate, adapt, adjust, apparatus, apparel.

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