valid

[val-id] / ˈvæl ɪd /

ADJECTIVE

right, genuine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accurate authentic binding compelling conclusive credible good lawful legal legitimate logical original persuasive solid true well-founded

WEAK

attested authoritative bona fide cogent confirmed convincing determinative efficacious efficient good-faith in force irrefutable just kosher legit official potent powerful proven pure sound stringent strong substantial telling tested trustworthy ultimate unadulterated unanswerable uncorrupted weighty well-grounded

Antonyms

STRONGEST

counterfeit evil fake false illegal illegitimate illicit improbable invalid unlawful unlikely unreal unreliable untrustworthy wrong

WEAK

unacceptable unsound

Example Sentences

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“A valid point, but I’m not sure it will hold up in court.”

From Literature

Bottom line: Questions about why one beneficiary receives funds now while others wait, and how this affects trust solvency, especially if your mother needs care, are all valid questions to ask.

From MarketWatch

London and south-east England, valid from midnight Tuesday until midday and mentions 15 to 25mm of rain widely, with twice as much over higher ground such as the Chilterns.

From BBC

Voting in North Dakota requires a valid form of identification, such as a state-issued driver’s license, a tribal ID or a long-term care certificate.

From Los Angeles Times

Joyce, however, said the man had a work permit valid until 2029 and no criminal history.

From The Wall Street Journal

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