Archive — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈär-ˌkīv/ ar·chive

Meaning & Definition of Archive

Archive (noun)

  1. a place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved; also, the material preserved —often used in plural
  2. a repository or collection especially of information

Archive (verb)

  1. to file or collect in or as if in an archive

Archive (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a place where books, periodicals, and records are kept for use but not for sale

    "asked that the rare book be brought from the archive"

    "sent the novelist's letters to the archive for preservation"

    similar: library
    related: rental library, bibliotheca, stacks

Archive (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in organize, compile

    similar: arrange, collate, compile, organize, systematize, ball, batch, bunch, cluster, huddle, heap, pile, stack, combine, connect, join, link, merge, pool, unite, scrape (up or together), re-collect, regather, regroup, accumulate, amass, assemble, bulk (up), collect, concentrate, congregate, constellate, corral, garner, gather, group, lump, pick up, round up, band, brigade, muster, raise, rally, flock, herd, hive, pack, press, swarm, throng
    opposite: break up, disband, disintegrate, dissolve, separate, sever, split (up), dismiss, send, dispel, disperse, dissipate, scatter

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Archive

The most common words with a similar meaning to Archive:

library, arrange, collate, compile, organize, systematize, ball, batch, bunch, cluster, huddle, heap, pile, stack, combine, connect, join, link, merge, pool, unite, scrape (up or together), re-collect, regather, regroup, accumulate, amass, assemble, bulk (up), collect, concentrate, congregate, constellate, corral, garner, gather, group, lump, pick up, round up

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Archive

Words with the opposite meaning of Archive:

break up, disband, disintegrate, dissolve, separate, sever, split (up), dismiss, send, dispel, disperse, dissipate, scatter

Related Words for Archive

rental library, bibliotheca, stacks

Word Forms of Archive

Inflections: archived, archiving

Origin & Etymology of Archive

French & Latin; French, from Latin archivum, from Greek archeion government house (in plural, official documents), from archē rule, government arch-

First known use: 1603

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Archive

Frequently Asked Questions about Archive

What does "Archive" mean?

"Archive" means a place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved; also, the material preserved —often used in plural. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved; also, the material preserved —often used in plural. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Archive"?

Other words for "Archive" include library, arrange, collate, compile, organize, systematize, ball and batch. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Archive" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Archive"?

There are 55 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Archive". Common alternatives include library, arrange, collate, compile, organize, systematize, ball, batch, bunch and cluster.

What is the opposite of "Archive"?

Antonyms of "Archive" include break up, disband, disintegrate, dissolve, separate, sever, split (up) and dismiss.

How do you use "Archive" in a sentence?

Examples of "Archive" in a sentence: "asked that the rare book be brought from the archive"; "sent the novelist's letters to the archive for preservation".

Is "Archive" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Archive" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Archive" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Archive" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Archive"?

"Archive" is pronounced /ˈär-ˌkīv/ and divided into syllables as ar·chive.