What are some opposite words for Model?

Antonyms for Model
ˈmɒd lmod·el

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Wiktionary5.0 / 1 vote

  1. modeladjective

    Synonyms:
    modelize, modelise

  2. modelverb

    To display for others to see, especially in regard to wearing clothing while performing the role of a fashion model.

    She modelled the shoes for her friends to see.

    Synonyms:
    ideal, modelize, modelise

  3. modelverb

    A miniature representation of a physical object.

    The boy played with a model of a World War II fighter plane.

    Synonyms:
    modelise, modelize

  4. modelverb

    To make a miniature model of.

    He takes great pride in his skill at modeling airplanes.

    Synonyms:
    modelise, modelize

  5. modelverb

    To create from a substance such as clay.

    The sculptor modelled the clay into the form of a dolphin.

    Synonyms:
    modelise, modelize

  6. modelverb

    To make a model or models.

    The team developed a sound business model.

    Synonyms:
    modelise, modelize

  7. modelnoun

    To be a model of any kind.

    British parliamentary democracy was seen as a model for other countries to follow.

    Synonyms:
    modelize, modelise

English Synonyms and Antonyms5.0 / 1 vote

  1. model

    A pattern is always, in modern use, that which is to be copied; a model may be either the thing to be copied or the copy that has been made from it; as, the models in the Patent Office. A pattern is commonly superficial; a model is usually in relief. A pattern must be closely followed in its minutest particulars by a faithful copyist; a model may allow a great degree of freedom. A sculptor may idealize his living model; his workmen must exactly copy in marble or metal the model he has made in clay. Compare EXAMPLE; IDEA; IDEAL.

    Synonyms:
    archetype, copy, design, example, facsimile, image, imitation, mold, original, pattern, prototype, representation, standard, type

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms0.0 / 0 votes

  1. model

    Antonyms:
    imitation, copy, production, execution, work

    Synonyms:
    standard, pattern, example, type, mould, design, copy

Princeton's WordNet1.0 / 1 vote

  1. model, theoretical account, frameworknoun

    a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

    "the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems"

    Antonyms:
    unworthy

    Synonyms:
    role model, mannequin, fashion model, modeling, manikin, exemplar, example, theoretical account, poser, fabric, modelling, mannikin, model, good example, framework, manakin, simulation

  2. modelnoun

    a type of product

    "his car was an old model"

    Antonyms:
    unworthy

    Synonyms:
    good example, framework, theoretical account, poser, exemplar, manakin, simulation, modelling, modeling, role model, example, fashion model, manikin, mannikin, mannequin

  3. model, posernoun

    a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor

    "the president didn't have time to be a model so the artist worked from photos"

    Antonyms:
    unworthy

    Synonyms:
    role model, mannequin, fashion model, toughie, sticker, modeling, stumper, manikin, exemplar, example, poseur, theoretical account, poser, modelling, mannikin, model, good example, framework, manakin, simulation

  4. model, simulationnoun

    representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale)

    Antonyms:
    unworthy

    Synonyms:
    role model, mannequin, pretense, fashion model, feigning, pretence, pretending, modeling, modelling, manikin, exemplar, example, theoretical account, poser, computer simulation, mannikin, model, good example, framework, manakin, simulation

  5. exemplar, example, model, good examplenoun

    something to be imitated

    "an exemplar of success"; "a model of clarity"; "he is the very model of a modern major general"

    Antonyms:
    unworthy

    Synonyms:
    representative, mannequin, illustration, simulation, modelling, instance, lesson, modeling, manikin, exemplar, fashion model, case, example, mannikin, role model, theoretical account, poser, deterrent example, model, good example, object lesson, framework, manakin, exercise

  6. model, role modelnoun

    someone worthy of imitation

    "every child needs a role model"

    Antonyms:
    unworthy

    Synonyms:
    good example, framework, theoretical account, poser, exemplar, manakin, simulation, modelling, modeling, role model, example, fashion model, manikin, model, mannikin, mannequin

  7. model, examplenoun

    a representative form or pattern

    "I profited from his example"

    Antonyms:
    unworthy

    Synonyms:
    role model, mannequin, theoretical account, fashion model, exercise, modeling, instance, lesson, manikin, exemplar, case, example, representative, illustration, poser, deterrent example, modelling, mannikin, model, good example, object lesson, framework, manakin, simulation

  8. mannequin, manikin, mannikin, manakin, fashion model, modelnoun

    a woman who wears clothes to display fashions

    "she was too fat to be a mannequin"

    Antonyms:
    unworthy

    Synonyms:
    role model, mannequin, form, fashion model, modelling, modeling, manikin, exemplar, example, theoretical account, poser, mannikin, model, good example, framework, manakin, homunculus, simulation

  9. model, modelling, modelingadjective

    the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)

    Antonyms:
    unworthy

    Synonyms:
    role model, mannequin, fashion model, modeling, mould, manikin, exemplar, example, mold, moulding, theoretical account, poser, molding, modelling, mannikin, model, good example, clay sculpture, framework, manakin, simulation

  10. exemplary, model(a)verb

    worthy of imitation

    "exemplary behavior"; "model citizens"

    Antonyms:
    unworthy

  11. model, patternverb

    plan or create according to a model or models

    Antonyms:
    unworthy

    Synonyms:
    mold, posture, mould, sit, pattern, pose, mock up, simulate, model

  12. model, mold, mouldverb

    form in clay, wax, etc

    "model a head with clay"

    Antonyms:
    unworthy

    Synonyms:
    mildew, mock up, mould, pose, form, cast, work, determine, mold, simulate, posture, sit, influence, pattern, model, regulate, forge, shape

  13. model, pose, sit, postureverb

    assume a posture as for artistic purposes

    "We don't know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often"

    Antonyms:
    unworthy

    Synonyms:
    sit down, stupefy, baffle, stick, seat, mock up, get, sit, simulate, put, mystify, flummox, beat, present, place, personate, impersonate, position, dumbfound, perplex, mould, sit around, lay, ride, posture, amaze, mold, baby-sit, gravel, pattern, nonplus, bewilder, vex, set, model, puzzle, pose

  14. modelverb

    display (clothes) as a mannequin

    "model the latest fashion"

    Antonyms:
    unworthy

    Synonyms:
    mold, posture, mould, sit, pattern, pose, mock up, simulate

  15. model, simulateverb

    create a representation or model of

    "The pilots are trained in conditions simulating high-altitude flights"

    Antonyms:
    unworthy

    Synonyms:
    mold, posture, mould, imitate, copy, feign, sit, sham, pattern, pose, mock up, simulate, model, assume

  16. model, mock upverb

    construct a model of

    "model an airplane"

    Antonyms:
    unworthy

    Synonyms:
    mold, posture, mould, sit, pattern, pose, mock up, simulate, model

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words0.0 / 0 votes

  1. modeladjective

    Synonyms:
    exemplary

  2. modelnoun

    Synonyms:
    pattern, prototype, exemplar, gauge, criterion, standard, paragon, archetype, manikin, manequin

  3. modelverb

    Synonyms:
    fashion, mould, shape

Editors Contribution0.0 / 0 votes

  1. diagram

    although a diagram and a model may serve the same purpose, the first is a 2 dimensional drawing whilst a model is a 3 dimensional object.

    an architect's drawing vs a 3d model of the planned structure

    Submitted by anonymous on October 6, 2019  

How to use Model in a sentence?

  1. Oren Adaki:

    If the U.S. was really concerned about AQAP and counter-terrorism interests in the country, they should have acted before, it's pretty clear that Yemen is not a model of success.

  2. Sanjiv Kovil:

    When people around you change, moving from a very process-defined model to a much more agile model, it is definitely making a dent in everyone's thinking.

  3. Daniel Celeghin:

    This crisis has highlighted the need for a China-specific investment model. Simply porting strategies that worked in the U.S. is not feasible.

  4. Jeev Trika:

    Google’s business model isn’t, at the end of the day, providing a free search engine or publishing data, it’s selling advertisements, the free search engine is merely a vehicle for doing so. Google has an economic reason to deny legitimate Web publishers who are promoting SEO placement in the SERPs so that they can sell more advertisements, but that type of anti-competitive action should not be protected by the First Amendment.

  5. Wasserman Schultz:

    As one of the first female combat veterans to serve in Congress and the first American Samoan and Hindu member of Congress, Congresswoman Gabbard is a role model who embodies the American ideal that anyone can dream big and make a difference, she is also a colleague in Congress and a friend, and I look forward to continuing to work alongside her when our Party unites behind whoever emerges as our nominee.

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