Synonyms for context
ˈkɒn tɛkstcon·text

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1. contextnoun

   Antonyms:
   isolation

2. contextnoun

   In what context did your attack on him happen? - We had a pretty tense relationship at the time, and when he insulted me I snapped.

   Antonyms:
   isolation

3. contextnoun

   Antonyms:
   isolation

4. contextnoun

   Antonyms:
   isolation

5. contextnoun

   Antonyms:
   isolation

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:3.3 / 12 votes

1. context

   Synonyms:
   tenor, treatment, texture, composition, matter

   Antonyms:
   text, quotation, citation, passage, extract

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:3.0 / 1 vote

1. context, linguistic context, context of usenoun

   discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation

   Synonyms:
   linguistic context, circumstance, context of use, setting

2. context, circumstance, settingnoun

   the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event

   "the historical context"

   Synonyms:
   context of use, setting, background, stage setting, mount, scope, mise en scene, circumstance, linguistic context, consideration, scene, place setting, condition

Editors ContributionRate these synonyms:3.0 / 1 vote

1. backstory

   knowledge/intentions before

   Submitted by rinat on September 10, 2019  

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:3.0 / 1 vote

1. contextnoun

   Synonyms:
   words immediately preceding or following

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1. List of paraphrases for "context":

   framework, background, connection, backdrop, regard, environment, respect, contexts, part, contexte, contextual, perspective, shortcut, setting, light, scope, vein, situation, marco, relation, area, frame, sense

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1. Communications John Kirby:

   We have made that decision seriously, in terms of whether we were going to go public with it, and I could just tell you that there was a lot that went into that decision. A lot of context here, both in terms of what was happening, what wasn't happening, and certainly in the context of Mrs. Griner having to testify yesterday.

2. Little Miracles ' Scott:

   We have no context as to what the family is referencing here. We had regular, documented communication with the family until they requested to close out their case with LMI.

3. Tiemen Meester:

   The tough and volatile market environment looks set to continue for some time yet... The board considered it appropriate in view of the broader context to suspend dividend payments for the medium term.

4. Larry Eichel:

   In the 1970's, this city was right in middle of half a century of population decline, in the last eight years, the city has grown by 72,000 people. That's not as much as other cities, but when you put it in the context of a half century of decline, it's an achievement.

5. Mike Posner:

   I don't even know what this experience means in the context of my life yet, i do know that I am not the same person I was when I started. I'm harder. I'm more authentic. I'm more real. I'm more myself. That's the only trophy I need.