1. (noun)type a subdivision of a particular kind of thing Synonyms: case, eccentric, character Antonyms: antitype
2. (noun)character, eccentric, type, case a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities) Synonyms: display case, role, type, font, instance, pillow slip, case, eccentric, fictitious character, theatrical role, guinea pig, fount, flake, eccentric person, quality, casing, fictional character, reference, event, part, subject, grapheme, example, vitrine, cause, shell, causa, fiber, slip, compositor's case, geek, caseful, grammatical case, oddball, persona, face, showcase, character, typesetter's case, fibre, graphic symbol, character reference, sheath, typeface, lineament, lawsuit, pillowcase, suit Antonyms: antitype
3. (noun)type (biology) the taxonomic group whose characteristics are used to define the next higher taxon Synonyms: case, eccentric, character Antonyms: antitype
4. (noun)type printed characters Synonyms: case, eccentric, character Antonyms: antitype
5. (noun)type all of the tokens of the same symbol Synonyms: case, eccentric, character Antonyms: antitype
6. (verb)type a small metal block bearing a raised character on one end; produces a printed character when inked and pressed on paper Synonyms: case, eccentric, character Antonyms: antitype
7. (verb)type, typewrite write by means of a keyboard with types Synonyms: typecast, type, typewrite Antonyms: antitype
8. (verb)type, typecast identify as belonging to a certain type Synonyms: typecast, type, typewrite Antonyms: antitype
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'type'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. type Emblem is the English form of emblema, a Latin word of Greek origin, signifying a figure beaten out on a metallic vessel by blows from within; also, a figure inlaid in wood, stone, or other mater Synonyms: emblem, attribute, figure, image, sign, symbol, token, type
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