Chord — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈkȯrd/

Meaning & Definition of Chord

Chord (noun)

  1. three or more musical tones sounded simultaneously
  2. cord
  3. a straight line segment joining and included between two points on a circle; broadly, a straight line joining two points on a curve
  4. an individual emotion or disposition

Chord (verb)

  1. accord
  2. to play chords especially on a stringed instrument
  3. to make chords on

Chord (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a subjective response to a person, thing, or situation

    "the story of the family's woes struck a sympathetic chord with newspaper readers"

    similar: emotion, feeling, passion, sentiment
    related: impression, perception, sensation, sense, angle, attitude, outlook, perspective, standpoint, viewpoint, belief, conviction, judgment, mind, notion, opinion, persuasion, verdict, view, receptiveness, receptivity, responsiveness, sensibility, sensitiveness, sensitivity
    near: insensitiveness, insensitivity, unfeelingness

Chord (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to be in agreement on every point

    "the revised system chords perfectly with the original goals"

    similar: accord, agree, answer, check, cohere, coincide, comport, conform, consist, correspond, dovetail, fit, go, harmonize, jibe, rhyme, sort, square, tally, fall in with
    related: equal, match, parallel, align, line up, register
    opposite: differ (from), disagree (with)
    near: contradict, dispute, gainsay, negate, nullify, clash, conflict, jar

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Chord

The most common words with a similar meaning to Chord:

emotion, feeling, passion, sentiment, accord, agree, answer, check, cohere, coincide, comport, conform, consist, correspond, dovetail, fit, go, harmonize, jibe, rhyme, sort, square, tally, fall in with

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Chord

Words with the opposite meaning of Chord:

differ (from), disagree (with)

Related Words for Chord

impression, perception, sensation, sense, angle, attitude, outlook, perspective, standpoint, viewpoint, belief, conviction, judgment, mind, notion, opinion, persuasion, verdict, view, receptiveness, receptivity, responsiveness, sensibility, sensitiveness, sensitivity, equal, match, parallel, align, line up

Near Antonyms of Chord

insensitiveness, insensitivity, unfeelingness, contradict, dispute, gainsay, negate, nullify, clash, conflict, jar

Word Forms of Chord

Inflections: chorded, chording, chords

Origin & Etymology of Chord

alteration of Middle English cord, short for accord

First known use: 1737

Words & Phrases Containing Chord

power chord, seventh chord, sixth chord, strike/touch a chord in/with

Frequently Asked Questions about Chord

What does "Chord" mean?

"Chord" means three or more musical tones sounded simultaneously. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: three or more musical tones sounded simultaneously. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Chord"?

Other words for "Chord" include emotion, feeling, passion, sentiment, accord, agree, answer and check. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Chord" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Chord"?

There are 55 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Chord". Common alternatives include emotion, feeling, passion, sentiment, accord, agree, answer, check, cohere and coincide.

What is the opposite of "Chord"?

Antonyms of "Chord" include differ (from) and disagree (with). Near antonyms include insensitiveness, insensitivity, unfeelingness and contradict.

How do you use "Chord" in a sentence?

Examples of "Chord" in a sentence: "the story of the family's woes struck a sympathetic chord with newspaper readers"; "the revised system chords perfectly with the original goals".

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

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

How do you pronounce "Chord"?

"Chord" is pronounced /ˈkȯrd/.

What is the origin of the word "Chord"?

"Chord" comes from alteration of Middle English cord, short for accord. First known use: 1737.