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Token

noun

a small thing that represents something else.

5 letters 2 syllables

What does Token mean?

a small thing that represents something else.

Dictionary definition

A token is a small object, symbol, or digital item that represents something else, such as a value, memory, access, or feeling.

Example sentences

Token in a sentence

easy

The arcade game used a token to start.

medium

She kept the shell as a token of the beach trip.

hard

Some websites use a digital token to prove that a user is allowed to access something.

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Synonyms

Words like Token

symbolSomething that stands for another idea.
mementoA small object kept as a memory.
voucherA token or document representing value.
Antonyms

Opposite words

meaningless objectA contrast when an item represents nothing.
full paymentA contrast when a token is only a small sign or piece.
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Token word family

Base word

token

noun

token

A small item or symbol representing something.

noun

tokens

More than one token.

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