Synonyms of functions

functions 1 of 2

noun

plural of function

1

as in events

a social gathering

made a brief appearance at the annual holiday function

Synonyms & Similar Words

• events
• parties
• receptions
• celebrations
• bashes
• affairs
• dances
• fetes
• get-togethers
• shindigs
• galas
• blowouts
• benefits
• balls
• dos
• blasts
• occasions
• binges
• fund-raisers
• formals
• proms
• suppers
• socials
• masquerades
• tea parties
• cocktail parties
• teas
• house parties
• mixers
• symposia
• orgies
• soirees
• showers
• hen parties
• bakes
• clambakes
• salons
• housewarmings
• bacchanals
• bacchanalia
• saturnalias
• stags
• icebreakers
• keggers
• klatches
• meet and greets
• kaffeeklatsches

2

as in positions

an assignment at which one regularly works for pay

what's your function in this company?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• positions
• jobs
• situations
• places
• capacities
• appointments
• posts
• employments
• connections
• employs
• works
• billets
• berths
• offices
• professions
• duties
• occupations
• tasks
• services
• pursuits
• businesses
• spots
• callings
• vocations
• postings
• careers
• practices
• missions
• engagements
• trades
• rackets
• livelihoods
• gigs
• lines
• livings
• lifeworks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avocations
• unemployments

3

as in roles

the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists

that machine's function is to sort bolts by size

Synonyms & Similar Words

• roles
• purposes
• tasks
• jobs
• works
• parts
• capacities
• positions
• places
• businesses
• missions
• activities
• concerns
• duties
• hands
• services
• situations
• offices
• responsibilities
• involvements
• affairs
• occupations
• uses
• participations
• vocations
• assignments
• posts
• pursuits
• employs
• niches
• callings
• commissions
• charges

functions

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of function

as in acts

to have a certain purpose

the heart functions as a pump for the blood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• acts
• serves
• works
• performs
• operates
• controls
• handles
• regulates
• guides
• manages
• runs
• directs
• supervises
• oversees
• administers
• carries on

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of functions

Noun

Plus, most tests sequence which bacteria are present but skip the chemical activity that explains how your gut actually functions, and a stool sample mainly reflects the colon rather than the small intestine where a lot happens. —Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026

Amazon also has outsourced many marketplace functions to employees in lower-wage countries like India and China. —Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 June 2026

Sir Render functions as a prequel to Navy Blue’s previous two LPs, 2024’s Memoirs in Armour, and 2025’s The Sword & the Soaring, forming a trilogy after Def Jam cut him from their roster. —Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 June 2026

Biohacking is the broad practice of using science, data and technology to optimize how the body functions. —Allison Palmer updated June 24, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026

Like any operating system, the Eclipse S-Core will sit silently in the background, making sure the car functions digitally. —New Atlas, 24 June 2026

Silver, on the other hand, functions as both a precious metal and an industrial commodity. —Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 24 June 2026

In her role, Ferman will oversee operations including content distribution, technology and business functions, and will handle the integration of new acquisitions. —Michael Schneider, Variety, 17 June 2026

The facility functions as a training platform to prepare personnel for the domestic clean energy sector and to test safety protocols. —Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026

Verb

Ford tucks major ideas and themes into the stunning feature, one that functions both as an intimate exploration of identity and a rallying cry for a new kind of world. —Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 16 June 2026

This matters more on scenic itineraries than on port-heavy Mediterranean cruises, where the ship often functions as a floating hotel between destinations. —David Nikel, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026

Unlike traditional lithium-ion systems or certain semi-solid designs, this chemistry uses a sol-gel process that functions without requiring any liquid electrolyte injections during assembly. —Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026

Soft yet supportive, the Vionic Kearny Slip-ons boast a two-inch platform that delivers a subtle lift—ideal for petite travelers like myself—which also functions to alleviate heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendonitis. —Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026

Keep the space tidy with a storage bench — which also functions as seating or a makeshift tabletop. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026

Below, Boston talks to Deadline about her unique writing process, the thematic heart of the series and why the show’s shocking finale ultimately functions as a breakup story. —Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 4 June 2026

Today’s press is largely well-informed and balanced, and has learned how the market now functions differently from the past. —Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 May 2026

Curate a beach-house feel with a platform daybed, which functions as comfortable seating during the day and a welcoming spot to rest at night. —Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026