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token

/ˈtoʊkən/noun, adjective2 syllables

Token means: insignificantly small; a matter of form only (‘tokenish’ is informal).

Synonyms for token16

noun, as in something of sentimental value

keepsake, souvenir, relic

noun, as in an individual instance of a type of symbol

item

adjective, as in insignificantly small; a matter of form only (‘tokenish’ is informal)

nominal, tokenish, minimal, minimum

also used for token

sign, symbol, pledge, memento, reason, reasoning, miracle, password

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What does token mean?5

adjective

1

insignificantly small; a matter of form only (‘tokenish’ is informal)“the fee was nominal”

noun

1

something of sentimental value

2

an individual instance of a type of symbol“the word ‘error’ contains three tokens of ‘r’”

3

something serving as a sign of something else

4

a metal or plastic disk that can be redeemed or used in designated slot machines

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with token?6

two syllables

brokenspokenwoken

three syllables

outspokenunbrokenunspoken
Show 40 near rhymes
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Token in a sentence

  • We sent you a text message, please enter the token we sent.Nicat
  • As a last resort, you can use a backup token.Nicat
  • We sent you an email, please enter the token we sent.Nicat
  • However, it might happen that you don't have access to your primary token device.Nicat
  • Then, enter the token generated by the app.Nicat
  • We sent you a text message, please enter the tokens we sent.Nicat
  • Here is a present for you in token of our appreciation.CK
  • This is a small token of my gratitude.CK

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of token

as a noun

plural
tokens