Synonyms of groove

groove 1 of 3

noun

ˈgrüv 

1

as in routine

an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity

I can't get into the groove on Monday morning without a cup of coffee

Synonyms & Similar Words

• routine
• grind
• rut
• pattern
• drill
• treadmill
• habit
• lockstep
• rote
• technique
• method
• practice
• strategy
• style
• regimen
• tradition
• approach
• plan
• program
• procedure
• custom
• housekeeping
• tack
• manner
• fashion
• design
• trick
• way
• daily dozen
• scheme
• policy
• convention
• wont

2

as in place

a situation or activity for which a person or thing is best suited

after years of bouncing from job to job, she discovered that her natural groove was social work

Synonyms & Similar Words

• place
• niche
• job
• slot
• position
• function
• post
• capacity
• berth
• status
• billet
• standing
• appointment
• station
• specialty
• rank
• strong suit
• forte
• long suit
• thing
• speciality
• métier

groove

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verb (1)

1

as in to file

to mark with or as if with a line or groove

if you groove that piece of wood, we should be able to fit this smaller board into it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• file
• scratch
• seam
• scribe
• score
• mill
• graze
• bevel
• flute
• chamfer
• scarify
• abrade
• rasp

2

as in to blend

to form a pleasing relationship

surprisingly, his flighty, artistic sensibility and her no-nonsense practicality groove together rather well

Synonyms & Similar Words

• blend
• correlate
• match
• correspond
• coordinate
• harmonize
• conform
• balance
• agree
• chime
• parallel
• bond
• consort
• meet
• dovetail
• chime in
• assort
• fuse
• merge
• square
• hang together
• coalesce
• cohere
• conjoin
• tally

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• conflict
• jar
• offset
• counter
• differ
• contrast
• collide
• clash
• diverge
• contradict
• cancel (out)
• counteract
• negate

groove (on)

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verb (2)

as in to enjoy

to take pleasure in

thrill-seekers who groove on skiing will love snowboarding

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enjoy
• like
• savor
• love
• get off (on)
• rejoice (in)
• relish
• delight (in)
• revel (in)
• take to
• get a kick out of
• have a soft spot for
• go for
• fancy
• adore
• cotton (to)
• drink (in)
• feast (on)
• admire
• appreciate
• dig
• eat (up)
• treasure
• dote (on)
• revere
• be partial to
• indulge (in)
• value
• prize
• venerate
• worship
• prefer
• cherish
• wallow (in)
• luxuriate (in)
• devour
• idolize
• favor

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hate
• dislike
• detest
• loathe
• abhor
• condemn
• despise
• scorn
• abominate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of groove

Noun

Brooks Ghost 17 A blend of soft and dynamic cushioning in the midsole, plus forefoot flex grooves, help the Ghost 17 roll smoothly and comfortably for miles. —Lisa Jhung, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026

The Raptors struggled to find any rhythm on offense early on, finally settling into a groove during their modest run. —Janis Carr, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026

Verb

The machine performed a routine of dance moves along with human dancers, grooving to the tune of popular Imagine Dragons soundtrack Believer. —Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026

This will be a feel-good, get-on-your-feet and groove into the new year kind of party! —Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026

Phrases Containing groove

• groove (on)