Principal is a noun that can refer to refer to several things:
- The leader of an organization (e.g., the principal of the school)
- The part of a loan which is the capital sum (e.g., the principal was two thousand dollars)
- The perpetrator of a crime (e.g., he was identified as the principal in the burglary)
Principal is also an adjective meaning “main” or “most important” (e.g., Running out of money was my principal concern on holiday last year).
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Principal is a noun or an adjective. Often it gets confused with principle but the meanings are not the same.
- Principal as a noun means a person in charge (e.g. the principal of a school), someone who commits a crime, or the capital portion of a loan.
- Principal as an adjective is a synonym for “primary” or “most important.”
- Principle is a noun that refers to a rule or a standard that governs behavior or guides understanding (e.g., in law, science, or ethics).
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Some synonyms or near synonyms for whenever include:
- At any time
- Anytime
- On any occasion
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Anytime can be used to mean “whenever” or “you’re welcome.” Synonyms and near synonyms for anytime include:
| Whenever |
You’re welcome |
| At any time |
No problem |
| At any moment |
It was my pleasure |
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A few synonyms of the verb “could” when referring to ability or possibility include:
- Managed to
- Had the ability to
- Was able to
- Was capable of
A few synonyms of “could” when referring to past permission include:
- Had permission to
- Was allowed to
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A few synonyms of the verb “can” include:
- Able to
- Capable of
- Have the ability to
- Have the capacity to
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Other words for obtain include:
- Acquire
- Gain
- Procure
- Secure
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“Obtainable” is the adjective form of the verb “obtain,” which means “to get something through effort.” When something is obtainable, it means it is possible to acquire it (e.g, “The tickets are expensive but obtainable”).
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“Obtaining” is the present participle of the verb “obtain,” which means “to get something through effort” (e.g., “I am obtaining the necessary permits”).
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Some synonyms and near synonyms for everyone include:
- Everybody (e.g., “Everybody is coming to the party”)
- Anyone (e.g., “Anyone would do the same as you in that situation”)
- People (e.g., “People are the same the world over”)
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