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slot

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of slot

a situation or activity for which a person or thing is best suited
  • called an old friend to see if he could find a slot for his college-age son in the construction business that summer
Synonyms of slot

groove, niche, place
Words Related to slot

appointment, berth, billet, capacity, function, job, position, post

rank, standing, station, status

forte, long suit, métier (also metier), speciality, specialty, strong suit, thing

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