Valid

adjective
/ˈvælɪd/

Meaning

legally or officially acceptable; having a sound basis in logic or fact
Having a sound basis in logic or fact; legally or officially acceptable.

Example Sentences

The passport is valid for ten years.

Her argument was valid and convincing.

Example Expressions

valid reason

Synonyms

legitimate, legal, authentic, genuine, sound, reasonable
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legitimate, legal, authentic, genuine
Entry 2
legitimate, sound, reasonable, genuine

Antonyms

invalid, illegal, false, fake, illegitimate
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invalid, illegal, false, fake
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invalid, false, illegitimate

Collocations

valid passport, valid argument, valid point, valid reason
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valid passport, valid argument, valid point, valid reason
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valid reason, valid point, valid argument, valid passport

Related Vocabularies

relating to love; idealistic; dreamy
having an uneven surface; rough; jolting
pursuing high principles or ideals; unrealistically optimistic
Concerned only with the surface or appearance; not deep or thorough.
Lasting only for a short time; temporary.
Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.

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