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
Entry 1
legitimate, legal, authentic, genuine
Entry 2
legitimate, sound, reasonable, genuine

Antonyms

invalid, illegal, false, fake, illegitimate
Entry 1
invalid, illegal, false, fake
Entry 2
invalid, false, illegitimate

Collocations

valid passport, valid argument, valid point, valid reason
Entry 1
valid passport, valid argument, valid point, valid reason
Entry 2
valid reason, valid point, valid argument, valid passport

Related Vocabularies

capable of making mistakes or being wrong
Describes speech or text that is distorted or unclear.
clumsy or awkward in movement or behavior
Related to the chemical processes within living organisms to maintain life.
Not justified or authorized; having no basis or good reason.
Active at night and sleeping during the day.

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