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Synonyms for arm

Most common

limb strength weapon sleeve elbow

Synonyms by meaning

Noun

1. Branch

branch, limb

2. Inlet

inlet, cove, estuary

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    The portion of the upper human appendage, from the shoulder to the wrist and sometimes including the hand.

    She stood with her right arm extended and her palm forward to indicate “Stop!”

  2. n. 2

    The extended portion of the upper limb, from the shoulder to the elbow.

    The arm and forearm are parts of the upper limb in the human body.

Forms

Plural
arms → branches, limbs, inlets, coves…

Example sentences

  • limb Why not go out on a limb? That's where the fruit is.
  • strength I have underestimated the strength of my opponent.
  • weapon Moral leadership is more powerful than any weapon.
  • sleeve Tom rolled up his sleeve, exposing a hideous scar.
  • elbow You have tennis elbow. Soak your arm in warm water.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
armrising
limbsteady
strengthsteady
weaponsteady
sleeverising
elbowrising

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters
limb1, cove1
5 letters
might1, power2, elbow2, inlet2, firth1, bough1
6 letters
branch1, weapon2, sleeve1, biceps2, pinion2
7 letters
carrier3, estuary4
8 letters
strength1

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (power2 = 2 syllables).

In other languages

Français
bras
Italiano
braccio
Español
brazo
Deutsch
Arm
Català
braç