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Synonyms for guide word

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motto mantra maxim watchword

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Noun

1. Catchword — A word or phrase that serves as one's guide

motto, mantra, maxim, watchword, byword, catchword

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    A word or phrase that serves as one's guide.

Related words

Other spellings
guideword

Example sentences

  • motto "Liberty, equality, fraternity" is a French motto.
  • mantra He loved to repeat a phrase, a kind of personal mantra.
  • maxim He worked in his favorite maxim.
  • watchword Tom gave the watchword and was allowed in.

By length

5 letters
motto2, maxim2
6 letters
mantra2, byword2
9 letters
watchword2, catchword2

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (motto2 = 2 syllables).