Synonyms for leeway
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Margin — A varying degree or amount of freedom or flexibility
margin, flexibility, latitude, freedom, wiggle room informal, elbow room
Definitions
- n. 1
A varying degree or amount of freedom or flexibility.
I don't think we have a lot of leeway when it comes to proper formatting.
- n. 2
The drift of a ship or aeroplane in a leeward direction.
Forms
- Plural
- leeways → margins, flexibilities, latitudes, freedoms…
Example sentences
- freedom At present freedom of speech is taken for granted.
- margin The distributors are asking for an exceptional margin.
- flexibility Incorporate stretching exercises for flexibility.
- latitude Algeria is at the same latitude as Washington DC.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| leeway | steady | |
| freedom | steady | |
| margin | falling | |
| flexibility | steady | |
| latitude | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- margin2
- 7 letters
- freedom2
- 8 letters
- latitude3
- 9 letters
- tolerance3, allowance3
- 11 letters
- flexibility5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (margin2 = 2 syllables).