slot

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of SLOT

a situation or activity for which a person or thing is best suited <called an old friend to see if he could find a slot for his college-age son in the construction business that summer>

Synonyms groove, place, slot

Related Words appointment, berth, billet, capacity, function, job, position, post; rank, standing, station, status; forte, long suit, métier (also metier), speciality, specialty, strong suit, thing

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