Synonyms for efficient
ɪˈfɪʃ əntef·fi·cient

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1. efficientadjective

   Antonyms:
   inefficient

2. efficientadjective

   Antonyms:
   inefficient

3. efficientadjective

   The motor is only 20% efficient at that temperature.

   Antonyms:
   inefficient

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1. efficient

   Synonyms:
   adequate, advantageous, beneficial, competent, effective, expedient, potent, powerful, profitable, real, serviceable, solid, sound, substantial, sufficient, useful, valid, valuable, worthy

   Antonyms:
   abortive, baseless, bootless, deceitful, delusive, empty, fruitless, futile, idle, inconstant, ineffectual, nugatory, null, profitless, shadowy, trifling, trivial, unavailing, unimportant, unprofitable, unreal, unsatisfying, unserviceable, unsubstantial, useless, vain, vapid, visionary, worthless

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1. efficientadjective

   being effective without wasting time or effort or expense

   "an efficient production manager"; "efficient engines save gas"

   Synonyms:
   effective

   Antonyms:
   wasteful, inefficient, incompetent, uneconomical

2. effective, efficientadjective

   able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively

   "people who will do nothing unless they get something out of it for themselves are often highly effective persons..."-G.B.Shaw; "effective personnel"; "an efficient secretary"; "the efficient cause of the revolution"

   Synonyms:
   good, efficacious, effectual, effective, in effect(p), in force(p)

   Antonyms:
   inefficient, incompetent, uneconomical, wasteful

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1. efficientadjective

   Synonyms:
   operative, active, efficacious, effective, effectual, potent

2. efficientadjective

   Synonyms:
   able, energetic, skilful, ready

3. efficientnoun

   Synonyms:
   cause, operator, prime mover, efficient agent

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1. efficientadjective

   Synonyms:
   competent, capable, proficient, effectual, potent, efficacious

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1. List of paraphrases for "efficient":

   effective, efficiency, efficiently, effectively, effectiveness, cost-effective, well-functioning, efficacious, rational, high-efficiency, successful, energy-efficient, efficacy

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How to use efficient in a sentence?

1. Josh Luber:

   The stock market has been the most efficient form of commerce for 200 years, all we did was copy that, and point it from old commodities, like stocks and bonds and oil and gas, to new commodities, like streetwear and watches and handbags.

2. Muriel Bowser:

   We’re putting in place a framework that would allow us to have a coordinated response with our partners, this will include a program to meet all buses, and given that most people will move on, our primary focus is to make sure we have a humane, efficient, welcome process that will allow people to move on to their final destination.

3. General Phelka:

   We've transported vaccine from northern Minnesota to the upper peninsula of Michigan, which is a terrific mission because it was dozens of hours to drive from where the vaccine needed, it's very safe. It's very efficient and very effective.

4. Shannon Poe:

   It is really the only effective way to get the gold, you could still go in with a shovel and a pan, but it would n’t be efficient and, of course, the environmental effect would be the same - a non-factor.

5. Rachel Liverman:

   Traditional spa treatments are something you treat yourself with ; it’s a long, relaxing process you want to soak in. A facial studio like Glowbar is something that should be part of your weekly or monthly routine ; a quick and efficient facial you can fit in before or after work that does n’t break the bank, both have positive results, but consistency is key which is what makes facial members, specifically at Glowbar, the more practical, effective method for self-care.