Find the word that fits

Dilution: alternatives and connections

Begin with the reviewed alternatives, then explore broader connections without treating every related word as an automatic substitute.

Try an example: important law show help change happy
26,102 words currently have published synonym-style alternatives
90,593 searchable synonym connections
350,924 published thesaurus relationships of every type
Start with the meaning

Dilution

The act of diluting, or the state of being diluted.

52 useful connections shown 10 reviewed relationships and 42 broader connections.
Best place to begin

Reviewed alternatives and contrasts

These links were deliberately created. Use the interchangeability score and guidance to judge whether a word will work in your sentence.

Narrower term 2

Cutting 76% connected

of Cut

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

Thinning 76% connected

of Thin

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

Broader term 2

Solution 76% connected

The act of separating the parts of any body, or the condition of undergoing a separation of parts; disruption; breach.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Weakening 76% connected

of Weaken

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Derivationally related 4

Stretch 74% connected

To reach out; to extend; to put forth.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Stretch 74% connected

To reach out; to extend; to put forth.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Thin 74% connected

Having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite; as, a thin plate of metal; thin paper; a thin board; a thin covering.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Thin 74% connected

Having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite; as, a thin plate of metal; thin paper; a thin board; a thin covering.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Antonym 2

Concentration 94% connected

The act or process of concentrating; the process of becoming concentrated, or the state of being concentrated; concentration.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records these words as lexical opposites.

Concentration 94% connected

The act or process of concentrating; the process of becoming concentrated, or the state of being concentrated; concentration.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records these words as lexical opposites.

Explore further

Words from the same subject

These terms belong to the same specialist field or topic. They help you explore the subject, but they are not automatically synonyms.

Explore further

Words connected by meaning

Their definitions overlap or refer to similar ideas. Use these to widen your search, then compare the exact meanings.