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chap

chap is a synonym of guy

noun [ chap ]

chap is another word for guy

✅ Guy is an informal term for a boy or a man (That guy on the street is hailing a cab).

✅ Chap is also an informal term for a boy or a man, but it is chiefly used in British-speaking parts of the world (What a fine chap that Charlie is!)

✅ Both words address a fellow boy or man.

Guy is definitely more common in American usage and slightly more neutral and less endearing than the British chap (Some guy was making a scene at the grocery store; My friend is such a good chap).

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intend

intend is a synonym of aim

verb [ in-tend ]

intend is another word for aim

Aim means to direct one's efforts or purpose towards achieving something (She aimed to finish her project by the end of the week).

Intend means to have a plan or purpose in mind for something (He intends to start a new business next year).

✅ Both words describe having a goal or purpose.

Aim often implies a more directed or focused effort, while intend can be more about the general planning or desire (She aimed at the target with precision; He intends to travel the world someday).

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rickety

rickety is a synonym of shaky

adjective [ rik-i-tee ]

rickety is another word for shaky

Shaky means unsteady or trembling, often due to weakness or instability (His hands were shaky after the intense workout).

Rickety means poorly made and likely to collapse or break (The old ladder looked rickety and unsafe to climb).

✅ Both words describe a lack of stability.

Shaky can refer to both physical movements and emotional states, whereas rickety is usually used for objects (She felt shaky before her speech; The rickety chair creaked under his weight).

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