File

Meaning

a tool with a rough surface for smoothing or shaping hard materials; a collection of papers or data

a collection of documents stored together; or to submit an official document

Example Sentences

He used a metal file to smooth the rough edges.

She saved the report in a new file on her computer.

Example Expressions

file a complaint

Synonyms

rasp, sandpaper, document, folder, record, archive, submit

Entry 1

rasp, sandpaper, document

Entry 2

document, folder, record, archive, submit

Antonyms

roughen, coarsen, discard, erase, delete

Entry 1

roughen, coarsen

Entry 2

discard, erase, delete

Collocations

nail file, metal file, file cabinet, computer file, open file, save file, file a lawsuit

Entry 1

nail file, metal file, file cabinet, computer file

Entry 2

open file, save file, file cabinet, file a lawsuit