Words that start with P

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There are 12 4-letter words, 15 5-letter words, 13 6-letter words, and 35 7-letter words that start with "P."

For longer words, there are 35 8-letter words, 23 9-letter words, 16 10-letter words, 11 11-letter words, 4 12-letter words, 2 13-letter words, and 1 14-letter word that start with "P."

4 Letter Words that start with P

  1. Poor
    • Synonyms: poverty-stricken, impoverished, necessitous
    • Opposites: Rich, Wealthy
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  2. Push
    • Synonyms: shove, thrust, propel
    • Opposites: Pull, Retiring
    • Part of speech: Verb
  3. Peak
    • Synonyms: summit, top, crest
    • Opposites: Bottom, Nadir, Trough
    • Part of speech: Noun
  4. Post
    • Synonyms: pole, stake, upright
    • Opposites: Remove, Withdraw
    • Part of speech: Noun
  5. Plan
    • Synonyms: organize, arrange, work out
    • Opposites: Disorganization, Chaos
    • Part of speech: Verb
  6. Past
    • Synonyms: gone by, over, over and done with
    • Opposites: Future, Present
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  7. Play
    • Synonyms: amuse oneself, entertain oneself, enjoy oneself
    • Opposites: Work, Rest
    • Part of speech: Verb
  8. Pure
    • Synonyms: unmixed, unalloyed, unadulterated
    • Opposites: Impure, Adulterated
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  9. Path
    • Synonyms: footpath, pathway, track
    • Opposites: Obstacle, Barrier
    • Part of speech: Noun
  10. Part
    • Synonyms: bit, slice, chunk
    • Opposites: Whole, Entirety
    • Part of speech: Noun
  11. Pain
    • Synonyms: suffering, agony, affliction
    • Opposites: Comfort, Relief
    • Part of speech: Noun
  12. Phew
    • Synonyms: dear me, gee whiz, gesundheit
    • Opposites: Oh No, Disaster
    • Part of speech: Interjection

5 Letter Words that start with P

  1. Peers
    • Synonyms: squint, look closely/earnestly, try to see
    • Opposites: Superiors, Subordinates
    • Part of speech: Verb
  2. Price
    • Synonyms: cost, asking price, selling price
    • Opposites: Reward, Advantage
    • Part of speech: Noun
  3. Piece
    • Synonyms: bit, section, slice
    • Opposites: Whole, Entirety
    • Part of speech: Noun
  4. Phase
    • Synonyms: stage, period, chapter
    • Opposites: Whole, Continuity
    • Part of speech: Noun
  5. Plant
    • Synonyms: herb, flower, vegetable
    • Opposites: Animal, Inanimate
    • Part of speech: Noun
  6. Power
    • Synonyms: ability, capacity, capability
    • Opposites: Weakness, Impotence
    • Part of speech: Noun
  7. Prove
    • Synonyms: demonstrate, show, show beyond doubt
    • Opposites: Disprove, Refute
    • Part of speech: Verb
  8. Place
    • Synonyms: put down, put, set
    • Opposites: Displace, Remove
    • Part of speech: Verb
  9. Panic
    • Synonyms: alarm, anxiety, nervousness
    • Opposites: Calm, Calmness
    • Part of speech: Noun
  10. Prior
    • Synonyms: earlier, previous, preceding
    • Opposites: Later, Subsequent
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  11. Proof
    • Synonyms: evidence, verification, corroboration
    • Opposites: Disproof, Refutation
    • Part of speech: Noun
  12. Party
    • Synonyms: social gathering, gathering, social occasion
    • Opposites: Solitude, Isolation
    • Part of speech: Noun
  13. Pride
    • Synonyms: pleasure, joy, delight
    • Opposites: Modesty, Humility
    • Part of speech: Noun
  14. Peace
    • Synonyms: tranquillity, calm, calmness
    • Opposites: Noise, Irritation
    • Part of speech: Noun
  15. Proud
    • Synonyms: pleased (with), glad (about/at), happy (about/at/with)
    • Opposites: Humble, Ashamed
    • Part of speech: Adjective

6 Letter Words that start with P

  1. Prefer
    • Synonyms: like better, would rather (have), would sooner (have)
    • Opposites: Dislike, Reject
    • Part of speech: Verb
  2. Points
    • Synonyms: tip, sharp end, tapered end
    • Opposites: Blanks, Edges
    • Part of speech: Noun
  3. Pushed
    • Synonyms: Shoved, Pressed, Thrust
    • Opposites: Pushed, Pulled
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  4. Public
    • Synonyms: popular, general, common
    • Opposites: Private, Restricted
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  5. Polite
    • Synonyms: well mannered, civil, courteous
    • Opposites: Rude, Impolite
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  6. Policy
    • Synonyms: plans, strategy, proposed action
    • Opposites: Anarchy, Disorder
    • Part of speech: Noun
  7. Period
    • Synonyms: time, spell, interval
    • Opposites: Continuation, Interruption
    • Part of speech: Noun
  8. Praise
    • Synonyms: commend, express approval of, express admiration for
    • Opposites: Criticize, Condemn
    • Part of speech: Verb
  9. Person
    • Synonyms: human being, individual, man/woman
    • Opposites: Kind, Cruel
    • Part of speech: Noun
  10. Pretty
    • Synonyms: attractive, lovely, good-looking
    • Opposites: Plain, Ugly
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  11. Proper
    • Synonyms: real, genuine, actual
    • Opposites: Inappropriate, Wrong
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  12. Please
    • Synonyms: nice, agreeable, pleasant
    • Opposites: Displease, Offend
    • Part of speech: Verb
  13. People
    • Synonyms: human beings, persons, individuals
    • Opposites: Collaborative, Team Player, Excellent Communicator
    • Part of speech: Noun

7 Letter Words that start with P

  1. Passive
    • Synonyms: submissive, acquiescent, unresisting
    • Opposites: Active, Assertive
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  2. Payment
    • Synonyms: remittance, remission, settlement
    • Opposites: Refund, Reimbursement
    • Part of speech: Noun
  3. Portion
    • Synonyms: part, piece, bit
    • Opposites: Whole, Entirety
    • Part of speech: Noun
  4. Passion
    • Synonyms: affection, anger, ardor
    • Opposites: Apathy, Calm, Calmness
    • Part of speech: Noun
  5. Precede
    • Synonyms: go/come before, go in advance of, lead up to
    • Opposites: Follow, Succeed
    • Part of speech: Verb
  6. Present
    • Synonyms: in attendance, attending, here
    • Opposites: Past, Future, Absent
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  7. Premise
    • Synonyms: Assumption, Proposition, Hypothesis
    • Opposites: Conclusion, Result
    • Part of speech: Noun
  8. Portray
    • Synonyms: paint, draw, paint/draw a picture of
    • Opposites: Conceal, Distort
    • Part of speech: Verb
  9. Pivotal
    • Synonyms: central, crucial, vital
    • Opposites: Insignificant, Minor
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  10. Private
    • Synonyms: personal, one's own, individual
    • Opposites: Open, Public
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  11. Pioneer
    • Synonyms: settler, colonist, colonizer
    • Opposites: Follower, Imitator
    • Part of speech: Noun
  12. Paradox
    • Synonyms: contradiction, contradiction in terms, self-contradiction
    • Opposites: Consistency, Certainty
    • Part of speech: Noun
  13. Picture
    • Synonyms: painting, drawing, sketch
    • Opposites: Reality, Actuality
    • Part of speech: Noun
  14. Premium
    • Synonyms: insurance charge, insurance payment, regular payment
    • Opposites: Inferior, Standard, Basic
    • Part of speech: Noun
  15. Prudent
    • Synonyms: wise, well judged, judicious
    • Opposites: Unwise, Imprudent, Incautious, Extravagant
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  16. Promote
    • Synonyms: encourage, further, advance
    • Opposites: Obstruct, Impede
    • Part of speech: Verb
  17. Pleased
    • Synonyms: happy, glad, delighted
    • Opposites: Unhappy, Dissatisfied
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  18. Poverty
    • Synonyms: penury, destitution, indigence
    • Opposites: Wealth, Affluence
    • Part of speech: Noun
  19. Perhaps
    • Synonyms: maybe, for all I know, for all you know
    • Opposites: Definitely, Certainly
    • Part of speech: Adverb
  20. Perfect
    • Synonyms: ideal, model, without fault
    • Opposites: Imperfect, Faulty, Defective
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  21. Patient
    • Synonyms: forbearing, uncomplaining, tolerant
    • Opposites: Impatient, Irritable
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  22. Process
    • Synonyms: procedure, operation, action
    • Opposites: Stagnation, Halt
    • Part of speech: Noun
  23. Problem
    • Synonyms: difficulty, issue, trouble
    • Opposites: Solution, Answer
    • Part of speech: Noun
  24. Pattern
    • Synonyms: design, decoration, motif
    • Opposites: Disorder, Chaos
    • Part of speech: Noun
  25. Perform
    • Synonyms: carry out, do, execute
    • Opposites: Neglect, Omit
    • Part of speech: Verb
  26. Primary
    • Synonyms: main, chief, key
    • Opposites: Secondary, Subordinate
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  27. Prepare
    • Synonyms: make ready, get ready, put together
    • Opposites: Unprepared, Unready
    • Part of speech: Verb
  28. Partner
    • Synonyms: Associate, Colleague, Companion
    • Opposites: Rival, Opponent
    • Part of speech: Noun
  29. Precise
    • Synonyms: exact, accurate, correct
    • Opposites: Imprecise, Inaccurate
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  30. Promise
    • Synonyms: word of honour, word, assurance
    • Opposites: Breach, Break
    • Part of speech: Noun
  31. Product
    • Synonyms: result, consequence, outcome
    • Opposites: Defect, Failure
    • Part of speech: Noun
  32. Project
    • Synonyms: forecast, predict, estimate
    • Opposites: Neglect, Idleness
    • Part of speech: Verb
  33. Popular
    • Synonyms: well liked, liked, favoured
    • Opposites: Obscure, Unpopular
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  34. Purpose
    • Synonyms: motive, motivation, grounds
    • Opposites: Insignificance , Irrelevancy
    • Part of speech: Noun
  35. Provide
    • Synonyms: supply, give, issue
    • Opposites: Refuse, Withhold
    • Part of speech: Verb

8 Letter Words that start with P

  1. Possibly
    • Synonyms: perhaps, maybe, it may/could be
    • Opposites: Impossibly, Definitely
    • Part of speech: Adverb
  2. Protocol
    • Synonyms: agreement, treaty, entente
    • Opposites: Improvisation, Disorder
    • Part of speech: Noun
  3. Prohibit
    • Synonyms: forbid, ban, bar
    • Opposites: Permit, Authorize
    • Part of speech: Verb
  4. Prestige
    • Synonyms: status, standing, stature
    • Opposites: Disrepute, Obscurity
    • Part of speech: Noun
  5. Property
    • Synonyms: possessions, belongings, things
    • Opposites: Loss, Dispossession
    • Part of speech: Noun
  6. Paradigm
    • Synonyms: model, pattern, example
    • Opposites: Anomaly, Deviation
    • Part of speech: Noun
  7. Poignant
    • Synonyms: touching, moving, sad
    • Opposites: Bland, Dull
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  8. Peculiar
    • Synonyms: strange, unusual, odd
    • Opposites: Normal, Ordinary
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  9. Practise
    • Synonyms: rehearse, run through, go through
    • Opposites: Neglect, Ignore
    • Part of speech: Verb
  10. Practice
    • Synonyms: application, exercise, use
    • Opposites: Neglect, Theory
    • Part of speech: Noun
  11. Powerful
    • Synonyms: influential, high-powered, important
    • Opposites: Weak, Helpless
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  12. Physical
    • Synonyms: bodily, corporeal, corporal
    • Opposites: Clerical, Intellectual, Spiritual
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  13. Parallel
    • Synonyms: side by side, aligned, collateral
    • Opposites: Different, Dissimilar, Divergent
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  14. Positive
    • Synonyms: constructive, practical, useful
    • Opposites: Pessimistic, Negative
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  15. Pathetic
    • Synonyms: pitiful, pitiable, piteous
    • Opposites: Comical, Cheerful
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  16. Planning
    • Synonyms: preparation(s), organization, arrangement
    • Opposites: Improvising, Spontaneity
    • Part of speech: Noun
  17. Plethora
    • Synonyms: excess, abundance, overabundance
    • Opposites: Dearth, Lack
    • Part of speech: Noun
  18. Pandemic
    • Synonyms: widespread, prevalent, pervasive
    • Opposites: Endemic, Eradication
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  19. Perceive
    • Synonyms: discern, recognize, become cognizant of
    • Opposites: Ignore, Overlook
    • Part of speech: Verb
  20. Probably
    • Synonyms: in all likelihood, in all probability, as likely as not
    • Opposites: Unlikely, Certainly
    • Part of speech: Adverb
  21. Pleasant
    • Synonyms: enjoyable, pleasing, pleasurable
    • Opposites: Unpleasant, Disagreeable, Nasty
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  22. Patience
    • Synonyms: forbearance, tolerance, restraint
    • Opposites: Impatience, Urgency
    • Part of speech: Noun
  23. Proposed
    • Synonyms: put forward, suggest, advance
    • Opposites: Withdraw, Agree
    • Part of speech: Verb
  24. Previous
    • Synonyms: foregoing, preceding, precursory
    • Opposites: Following, Next
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  25. Precious
    • Synonyms: valuable, costly, expensive
    • Opposites: Worthless, Cheap
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  26. Platform
    • Synonyms: policy, programme, party line
    • Opposites: Ground, Subsurface
    • Part of speech: Noun
  27. Priority
    • Synonyms: prime concern, first concern, most important consideration
    • Opposites: Triviality, Neglect
    • Part of speech: Noun
  28. Pressure
    • Synonyms: coercion, force, compulsion
    • Opposites: Relief, Ease
    • Part of speech: Noun
  29. Personal
    • Synonyms: distinctive, characteristic, unique
    • Opposites: Public, Impersonal
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  30. Profound
    • Synonyms: heartfelt, intense, keen
    • Opposites: Superficial, Mild
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  31. Pleasure
    • Synonyms: happiness, delight, joy
    • Opposites: Pain, Misery
    • Part of speech: Noun
  32. Presence
    • Synonyms: existence, being there, attendance
    • Opposites: Absence, Nonexistence
    • Part of speech: Noun
  33. Position
    • Synonyms: location, place, situation
    • Opposites: Displacement, Misalignment
    • Part of speech: Noun
  34. Possible
    • Synonyms: feasible, able to be done, practicable
    • Opposites: Impossible, Unlikely
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  35. Provided
    • Synonyms: if, on condition that, providing (that)
    • Opposites: Impoverished, Ruined
    • Part of speech: Conjunction

9 Letter Words that start with P

  1. Plausible
    • Synonyms: credible, reasonable, believable
    • Opposites: Unlikely, Improbable
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  2. Parameter
    • Synonyms: Criterion, Factor, Limit
    • Opposites: Outlier, Exception
    • Part of speech: Noun
  3. Preferred
    • Synonyms: Favored, Chosen, Desired
    • Opposites: Undesired, Rejected
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  4. Paramount
    • Synonyms: most important, of greatest importance, of prime importance
    • Opposites: Insignificant, Minor
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  5. Priceless
    • Synonyms: of incalculable value/worth, of inestimable value/worth, of immeasurable value/worth
    • Opposites: Worthless, Cheap
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  6. Preceding
    • Synonyms: Previous, Prior, Former
    • Opposites: Following, Subsequent
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  7. Pragmatic
    • Synonyms: practical, matter-of-fact, realistic
    • Opposites: Impractical, Unrealistic, Idealistic
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  8. Portrayed
    • Synonyms: Depicted, Represented, Illustrated
    • Opposites: Hidden, Misrepresented
    • Part of speech: Verb
  9. Pointless
    • Synonyms: senseless, futile, hopeless
    • Opposites: Useful, Valuable
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  10. Permanent
    • Synonyms: lasting, enduring, indefinite
    • Opposites: Temporary, Fleeting, Ephemeral
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  11. Primarily
    • Synonyms: first and foremost, first, firstly
    • Opposites: Secondarily, Incidentally
    • Part of speech: Adverb
  12. Pertinent
    • Synonyms: relevant, to the point, apposite
    • Opposites: Irrelevant, Inappropriate
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  13. Provision
    • Synonyms: supplying, supply, providing
    • Opposites: Deprivation, Withdrawal
    • Part of speech: Noun
  14. Perceived
    • Synonyms: Recognized, Noticed, Discerned
    • Opposites: Ignored, Misunderstood
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  15. Principle
    • Synonyms: truth, proposition, concept
    • Opposites: Indulgence, Exception
    • Part of speech: Noun
  16. Practical
    • Synonyms: empirical, hands-on, pragmatic
    • Opposites: Impractical, Theoretical
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  17. Proactive
    • Synonyms: Forward-thinking, Anticipatory, Preemptive
    • Opposites: Reactive For Passive
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  18. Performed
    • Synonyms: Accomplished, Achieved, Carried out
    • Opposites: Neglected, Abandoned
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  19. Privilege
    • Synonyms: advantage, right, benefit
    • Opposites: Disadvantage, Burden
    • Part of speech: Noun
  20. Procedure
    • Synonyms: course of action, line of action, plan of action
    • Opposites: Chaos, Disorder
    • Part of speech: Noun
  21. Prevalent
    • Synonyms: widespread, prevailing, frequent
    • Opposites: Uncommon, Rare
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  22. Prominent
    • Synonyms: important, well known, leading
    • Opposites: Unimportant, Obscure, Unknown
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  23. Potential
    • Synonyms: possible, likely, prospective
    • Opposites: Actual, Existent
    • Part of speech: Adjective

10 Letter Words that start with P

  1. Prediction
    • Synonyms: forecast, prophecy, divination
    • Opposites: Retrospection, Recollection
    • Part of speech: Noun
  2. Previously
    • Synonyms: formerly, earlier, earlier on
    • Opposites: After, As A Result Of
    • Part of speech: Adverb
  3. Prohibited
    • Synonyms: Forbidden, Banned, Restricted
    • Opposites: Allowed, Permitted
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  4. Philosophy
    • Synonyms: beliefs, credo, faith
    • Opposites: Ignorance, Thoughtlessness
    • Part of speech: Noun
  5. Preference
    • Synonyms: liking, partiality, predilection
    • Opposites: Disfavor, Aversion
    • Part of speech: Noun
  6. Prosperity
    • Synonyms: wealth, success, profitability
    • Opposites: Hardship, Failure
    • Part of speech: Noun
  7. Protection
    • Synonyms: defence, shielding, shelter
    • Opposites: Exposure, Vulnerability
    • Part of speech: Noun
  8. Population
    • Synonyms: Inhabitants, Residents, Citizens
    • Opposites: Depopulation, Isolation
    • Part of speech: Noun
  9. Production
    • Synonyms: manufacture, manufacturing, making
    • Opposites: Consumption, Destruction
    • Part of speech: Noun
  10. Proficient
    • Synonyms: skilled, skilful, expert
    • Opposites: Inept, Inexpert, Incompetent
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  11. Productive
    • Synonyms: fertile, fruitful, rich
    • Opposites: Sterile, Barren
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  12. Persistent
    • Synonyms: tenacious, persevering, determined
    • Opposites: Intermittent, Occasional, Irresolute
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  13. Punishment
    • Synonyms: penalizing, punishing, disciplining
    • Opposites: Reward, Mercy
    • Part of speech: Noun
  14. Phenomenon
    • Synonyms: occurrence, event, happening
    • Opposites: Non-event, Ordinariness
    • Part of speech: Noun
  15. Particular
    • Synonyms: specific, certain, distinct
    • Opposites: General, Ordinary
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  16. Perception
    • Synonyms: Chief, Commander, Director
    • Opposites: Ignorance, Misunderstanding
    • Part of speech: Noun

11 Letter Words that start with P

  1. Progression
    • Synonyms: development, progress, process
    • Opposites: Regression, Decline
    • Part of speech: Noun
  2. Pessimistic
    • Synonyms: gloomy, negative, defeatist
    • Opposites: Optimistic, Hopeful, Cheerful
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  3. Preliminary
    • Synonyms: preparatory, introductory, initial
    • Opposites: Concluding, Closing, Final
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  4. Pretentious
    • Synonyms: affected, ostentatious, chi-chi
    • Opposites: Natural, Unaffected
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  5. Prestigious
    • Synonyms: reputable, distinguished, respected
    • Opposites: Disreputable, Obscure, Minor, Humble, Lowly
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  6. Progressive
    • Synonyms: continuing, continuous, increasing
    • Opposites: Regressive, Conservative
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  7. Problematic
    • Synonyms: difficult, hard, problematical
    • Opposites: Easy, Simple, Straightforward
    • Part of speech: Adjective
  8. Possibility
    • Synonyms: chance, likelihood, probability
    • Opposites: Impossibility, Unlikelihood
    • Part of speech: Noun
  9. Personality
    • Synonyms: character, nature, disposition
    • Opposites: Uniformity, Conformity
    • Part of speech: Noun
  10. Performance
    • Synonyms: show, production, showing
    • Opposites: Failure, Inactivity
    • Part of speech: Noun
  11. Perspective
    • Synonyms: outlook, view, viewpoint
    • Opposites: Reluctance, Lack Of Confidence, Unbelief
    • Part of speech: Noun

12 Letter Words that start with P

  1. Prerequisite
    • Synonyms: necessary condition, precondition, condition
    • Opposites: Unnecessary, Non-essential
    • Part of speech: Noun
  2. Perseverance
    • Synonyms: persistence, tenacity, determination
    • Opposites: Laziness, Apathy
    • Part of speech: Noun
  3. Particularly
    • Synonyms: especially, specially, very
    • Opposites: Generally, Commonly
    • Part of speech: Adverb
  4. Professional
    • Synonyms: white-collar worker, professional worker, office worker
    • Opposites: Amateurish, Incompetent, Inept
    • Part of speech: Adjective

13 Letter Words that start with P

  1. Predominantly
    • Synonyms: mainly, mostly, for the most part
    • Opposites: Rarely, Occasionally
    • Part of speech: Adverb
  2. Proliferation
    • Synonyms: Expansion, Growth, Increase
    • Opposites: Reduction, Decline
    • Part of speech: Noun

14 Letter Words that start with P

  1. Preliminary To
    • Synonyms: in preparation for, before, in advance of
    • Opposites: Final, Conclusive
    • Part of speech: Preposition