gears

The word “gears” has 1 syllable: gears

It's pronounced as /ɡɪərz/

What is synonym and antonym for gears?

In the thesaurus, “gears” has 85 synonyms and 1 antonym.

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

Synonyms for gears

acclimates
acclimatizes
accommodates
acquaints
adapts
adjusts
alters
apparatus
appliance
attunes
automatic transmission
black box
components
conditions
conforms
contrivance
converts
corrects
customizes
doctors
doohickey
edits
equips
establishes
familiarizes
fashions
fits
gadget
gear box
gimmick
hardens
harmonizes
innards
instrument
inures
machinery
makes over
manual transmission
matches
models
modifies
motor
orientates
orients
patterns
prepares
primes
puts
readapts
readjusts
recasts
reclaims
recycles
redesigns
redevelops
redoes
reengineers
refashions
refigures
refits
refocuses
rehearses
reinvents
rejiggers
remakes
remodels
revamps
revises
reworks
roots
seasons
settles
shapes
squares
standard transmission
structure
suits
system
tailors
tool
toughens
transforms
tunes
workings
works

Antonyms for gears

misadjusts

Meanings of gears

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.

Example Sentences

The cyclist shifted gears to climb the steep hill.
He inspected the machine to ensure all the gears were functioning smoothly.
The old clock's gears were rusted and needed replacement.
She quickly changed gears to adapt to the new strategy.
The sound of grinding gears indicated a problem with the car's transmission.

On this page you'll find 86 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gears, such as: acclimates, acclimatizes, accommodates, acquaints, adapts, adjusts, alters.

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