Bullet — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈbu̇-lət/ bul·let

Meaning & Definition of Bullet

Bullet (noun)

  1. a round or elongated missile (as of lead) to be fired from a firearm; broadly, cartridge
  2. something resembling a bullet (as in curved form)
  3. a large dot placed in printed matter to call attention to a particular passage

Bullet (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a usually round or cone-shaped little piece of lead made to be fired from a firearm

    "it is possible to make your own bullets, but it takes a lot of patience and some extra money"

    similar: ball, pellet
    related: ammunition, cannonball, cap, cartridge, charge, dumdum, gunshot, lead, load, missile, pop, projectile, round, shell, shot, slug
    near: blank

Related Entry: Silver bullet (noun)

Silver bullet is a different word from Bullet. The synonyms below are for silver bullet, not for bullet.

  1. something that very quickly and easily solves a serious problem

    "There is no silver bullet that will solve all our economic problems."

    similar: magic bullet, catholicon, cure-all, elixir, nostrum, panacea, theriac, corrective, cure, remedy, miracle drug, wonder drug

Related Entry: Magic bullet (noun)

Magic bullet is a different word from Bullet. The synonyms below are for magic bullet, not for bullet.

  1. as in silver bullet

    similar: silver bullet, catholicon, cure-all, elixir, nostrum, panacea, theriac, corrective, cure, remedy, miracle drug, wonder drug

Related Entry: Bite (verb)

Bite is a different word from Bullet. The synonyms below are for bite, not for bullet.

  1. to be objectionable or unsatisfactory

    "man, that really bites that you have to work on the weekend"

    similar: smell, stink, suck (informal + sometimes impolite)
    opposite: rock (slang), rule (slang)

Related Entry: Bite (at) (verb)

Bite (at) is a different word from Bullet. The synonyms below are for bite (at), not for bullet.

  1. to consume or wear away gradually

    "the waves were biting at the sand castle I had worked so hard on"

    similar: corrode, eat, erode, fret, gnaw, nibble
    related: break down, break up, decompose, disintegrate, dissolve, decimate, destroy, devastate, ruin, waste, wreck
    near: freshen, recreate, refresh, refreshen, regenerate, rejuvenate, renew, restore, revitalize, revive

Related Entry: Bite (on) (verb)

Bite (on) is a different word from Bullet. The synonyms below are for bite (on), not for bullet.

  1. to crush or grind with the teeth

    "she tends to bite on her pencils when she thinks hard"

    similar: champ, chaw, chew, chomp (on), crunch (on), gnaw (on), masticate, nibble, sink one's teeth into
    related: ruminate, munch, nosh, snack, consume, eat, ingest, swallow, bolt, devour, gobble (up or down), gorge, gulp, scarf, scoff, wolf, nip, peck (at), pick (at), gum, mumble

Related Entry: Dodge (verb)

Dodge is a different word from Bullet. The synonyms below are for dodge, not for bullet.

  1. to move suddenly aside or to and fro

    "dodging through the crowd on his way to the exit"

    similar: duck, jink, sidestep, slalom, weave, zigzag
    related: avoid, elude, escape, evade, parry, shirk, skirt, deflect, turn, slide, slip

  2. to avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness

    "always trying to dodge the landlord's rule prohibiting pets"

    similar: beat, bypass, circumvent, get around, shortcut, sidestep, skirt
    related: avoid, duck, elude, end-run, escape, eschew, evade, outflank, shake, shirk, shun, disobey, disregard, flout, ignore, avert, deflect, divert, obviate, parry, prevent, ward (off)
    opposite: comply (with), follow, keep, obey, observe
    near: accede (to), acquiesce (to), assent (to), accept, court, embrace, pursue, seek, welcome, catch, contract, incur

  3. to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery

    "dodged the horde of paparazzi by leaving through the service entrance"

    similar: avoid, duck, elude, escape, eschew, evade, finesse, get around, scape, shake, shirk, shuffle (out of), shun, weasel (out of), fight shy of, keep clear of, stay clear of, steer clear of
    related: miss, avert, deflect, divert, obviate, parry, prevent, ward (off), ban, bar, debar, eliminate, except, exclude, preclude, rule out, bypass, circumvent, skirt, foil, fox, frustrate, outfox, outsmart, outwit, overreach, thwart
    near: accept, court, embrace, pursue, seek, welcome, catch, contract, incur

Related Entry: Bitten (verb)

Bitten is a different word from Bullet. The synonyms below are for bitten, not for bullet.

  1. to be objectionable or unsatisfactory

    "man, that really bites that you have to work on the weekend"

    similar: smelled, stunk, sucked (informal + sometimes impolite)
    opposite: rocked (slang), ruled (slang)

Related Entry: Bit (verb)

Bit is a different word from Bullet. The synonyms below are for bit, not for bullet.

  1. to be objectionable or unsatisfactory

    "man, that really bites that you have to work on the weekend"

    similar: smelled, stank, sucked (informal + sometimes impolite)
    opposite: rocked (slang), ruled (slang)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bullet

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bullet:

ball, pellet

Related Words for Bullet

ammunition, cannonball, cap, cartridge, charge, dumdum, gunshot, lead, load, missile, pop, projectile, round, shell, shot, slug

Near Antonyms of Bullet

blank

Word Forms of Bullet

Derived words: bulleted (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Bullet

Middle French boulette small ball & boulet missile, diminutives of boule ball bowl

First known use: 1579

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Bullet

Words & Phrases Containing Bullet

bullet point, bullet train, bite the bullet, dodge a bullet, magic bullet, silver bullet, rubber bullet

Frequently Asked Questions about Bullet

What does "Bullet" mean?

"Bullet" means a round or elongated missile (as of lead) to be fired from a firearm; broadly, cartridge. As a noun, it is defined as: a round or elongated missile (as of lead) to be fired from a firearm; broadly, cartridge.

What is another word for "Bullet"?

Other words for "Bullet" include ball and pellet. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bullet" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bullet"?

There are 18 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bullet". Common alternatives include ball and pellet.

How do you use "Bullet" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bullet" in a sentence: "it is possible to make your own bullets, but it takes a lot of patience and some extra money".

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

"Bullet" is a noun.

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

As a B2-level word, "Bullet" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Bullet"?

"Bullet" is pronounced /ˈbu̇-lət/ and divided into syllables as bul·let.

What is the origin of the word "Bullet"?

"Bullet" comes from Middle French boulette small ball & boulet missile, diminutives of boule ball bowl. First known use: 1579.