Words that start with R

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There are 2 3-letter words, 12 4-letter words, 12 5-letter words, 18 6-letter words, and 17 7-letter words that start with "R."

For longer words, there are 19 8-letter words, 11 9-letter words, 20 10-letter words, 6 11-letter words, 1 12-letter word, and 3 14-letter words that start with "R."

3 Letter Words that start with R

Raw
- Synonyms: uncooked, fresh, underdone
- Opposites: Cooked, Refined, Processed
- Part of speech: Adjective
Run
- Synonyms: sprint, race, dart
- Opposites: Walk, Stop
- Part of speech: Verb

4 Letter Words that start with R

Read
- Synonyms: peruse, study, scrutinize
- Opposites: Ignore, Overlook
- Part of speech: Verb
Rush
- Synonyms: hurry, dash, run
- Opposites: Delay, Linger
- Part of speech: Verb
Room
- Synonyms: space, free space, headroom
- Opposites: Crowded Or Congested
- Part of speech: Noun
Rage
- Synonyms: temper, fit of rage/fury/anger/temper, fit of bad/ill temper
- Opposites: Calm, Serenity
- Part of speech: Noun
Ruin
- Synonyms: disintegration, decay, disrepair
- Opposites: Reconstruction, Preservation
- Part of speech: Noun
Rule
- Synonyms: regulation, ruling, directive
- Opposites: Chaos, Anarchy
- Part of speech: Noun
Rise
- Synonyms: stand up, get/rise to one's feet, get up
- Opposites: Fall, Decline
- Part of speech: Verb
Rare
- Synonyms: infrequent, few and far between, scarce
- Opposites: Common, Frequent
- Part of speech: Adjective
Rich
- Synonyms: wealthy, affluent, moneyed
- Opposites: Poor, Plain, Austere, Cheap
- Part of speech: Adjective
Risk
- Synonyms: possibility, chance, probability
- Opposites: Safety, Impossibility
- Part of speech: Noun
Role
- Synonyms: part, character, title role
- Opposites: Irrelevance, Insignificance
- Part of speech: Noun
Rude
- Synonyms: ill-mannered, bad-mannered, impolite
- Opposites: Polite, Civil, , Chivalrous
- Part of speech: Adjective

5 Letter Words that start with R

Realm
- Synonyms: kingdom, sovereign state, monarchy
- Opposites: Chaos, Nonexistence
- Part of speech: Noun
Risky
- Synonyms: dangerous, fraught with danger, high-risk
- Opposites: Safe, Cautious
- Part of speech: Adjective
Rebel
- Synonyms: revolutionary, insurgent, revolutionist
- Opposites: Obey, Conform
- Part of speech: Noun
Rigid
- Synonyms: stiff, hard, firm
- Opposites: Flexible, Plastic
- Part of speech: Adjective
Relax
- Synonyms: moderate, modify, temper
- Opposites: Tense, Stress
- Part of speech: Verb
Rough
- Synonyms: uneven, irregular, bumpy
- Opposites: Flat, Smooth, Sleek
- Part of speech: Adjective
Refer
- Synonyms: mention, make mention of, make reference to
- Opposites: Ignore, Conceal
- Part of speech: Verb
Rapid
- Synonyms: quick, fast, swift
- Opposites: Slow, Leisurely
- Part of speech: Adjective
Range
- Synonyms: span, scope, compass
- Opposites: Limit, Narrowness
- Part of speech: Noun
Ready
- Synonyms: prepared, all set, set
- Opposites: Unprepared, Taken By Surprise
- Part of speech: Adjective
Right
- Synonyms: just, fair, equitable
- Opposites: Wrong, Unjust, Inaccurate
- Part of speech: Adjective
Rehab
- Synonyms: Rehabilitation, Recovery, Treatment
- Opposites: Destruction, Deterioration
- Part of speech: Noun

6 Letter Words that start with R

Region
- Synonyms: Area, Zone, Territory
- Opposites: Whole, Entirety
- Part of speech: Noun
Ritual
- Synonyms: Ceremony, Rite, Liturgy
- Opposites: Improvisation, Spontaneity
- Part of speech: Noun
Reform
- Synonyms: improve, make better, better
- Opposites: Preserve, Maintain
- Part of speech: Verb
Reward
- Synonyms: recompense, pay, remunerate
- Opposites: Punishment, Penalty
- Part of speech: Verb
Remove
- Synonyms: detach, unfasten, separate
- Opposites: Attach, Put On, Insert, Replace, Put, Back, Add
- Part of speech: Verb
Reduce
- Synonyms: lessen, make less, make smaller
- Opposites: Increase, Enlarge, Put Up
- Part of speech: Verb
Recent
- Synonyms: new, the latest, late
- Opposites: Old, Former
- Part of speech: Adjective
Reveal
- Synonyms: divulge, disclose, tell
- Opposites: Hide, Conceal
- Part of speech: Verb
Relief
- Synonyms: reassurance, consolation, comfort
- Opposites: Stress, Discomfort.
- Part of speech: Noun
Racist
- Synonyms: Bigot, Xenophobe, Supremacist
- Opposites: Multicultural, Tolerant
- Part of speech: Adjective
Report
- Synonyms: announce, describe, give an account of
- Opposites: Conceal, Ignore
- Part of speech: Verb
Robust
- Synonyms: strong, vigorous, sturdy
- Opposites: Weak, Frail
- Part of speech: Adjective
Random
- Synonyms: Arbitrary, Haphazard, Accidental
- Opposites: Deliberate, Systematic
- Part of speech: Adjective
Relate
- Synonyms: connect (with), associate (with), link (with)
- Opposites: Disconnect, Separate
- Part of speech: Verb
Regard
- Synonyms: consider, look on, view
- Opposites: Disregard, Neglect
- Part of speech: Verb
Resume
- Synonyms: CV, life history, biography
- Opposites: Suspend, Abandon, Leave
- Part of speech: Verb
Rarely
- Synonyms: seldom, infrequently, on rare occasions
- Opposites: Often, Frequently
- Part of speech: Adverb
Really
- Synonyms: in fact, in actual fact, actually
- Opposites: Dubiously, Questionably
- Part of speech: Adverb

7 Letter Words that start with R

Remorse
- Synonyms: contrition, deep regret, repentance
- Opposites: Impenitence, Remorselessness
- Part of speech: Noun
Reading
- Synonyms: perusal, study, scan
- Opposites: Writing, Ignoring
- Part of speech: Noun
Reverse
- Synonyms: back, go back/backwards, drive back/backwards
- Opposites: Front, Recto, Go Forwards
- Part of speech: Verb
Rampant
- Synonyms: uncontrolled, unrestrained, unchecked
- Opposites: Controlled, Under Control
- Part of speech: Adjective
Refresh
- Synonyms: reinvigorate, revitalize, revive
- Opposites: Stale, Draining
- Part of speech: Verb
Revenge
- Synonyms: vengeance, retribution, retaliation
- Opposites: Forgiveness, Pardon
- Part of speech: Noun
Running
- Synonyms: administration, management, managing
- Opposites: Walking, Standing
- Part of speech: Noun
Rapidly
- Synonyms: quickly, fast, swiftly
- Opposites: Slowly, Gradually
- Part of speech: Adverb
Radical
- Synonyms: thoroughgoing, thorough, complete
- Opposites: Moderate, Conservative
- Part of speech: Adjective
Regular
- Synonyms: methodical, systematic, structured
- Opposites: Haphazard, Irregular, Erratic, Unsteady
- Part of speech: Adjective
Relaxed
- Synonyms: Calm, Easygoing, Laid-back
- Opposites: Tense, Stressed
- Part of speech: Adjective
Routine
- Synonyms: procedure, practice, pattern
- Opposites: Spontaneity, Chaos
- Part of speech: Noun
Realize
- Synonyms: register, perceive, discern
- Opposites: Ignore, Overlook
- Part of speech: Verb
Receive
- Synonyms: be given, be presented with, be awarded
- Opposites: Give, Present
- Part of speech: Verb
Reality
- Synonyms: Actuality, Truth, Existence
- Opposites: Fantasy, Idealism
- Part of speech: Noun
Related
- Synonyms: connected, interconnected, associated
- Opposites: Unconnected, Separate, Unrelated
- Part of speech: Adjective
Respect
- Synonyms: esteem, regard, high regard
- Opposites: Ignore, Disobey
- Part of speech: Noun

8 Letter Words that start with R

Ruthless
- Synonyms: merciless, pitiless, cruel
- Opposites: Merciful, Compassionate, Gentle
- Part of speech: Adjective
Renowned
- Synonyms: famous, celebrated, famed
- Opposites: Unknown, Obscure, Unsung
- Part of speech: Adjective
Resemble
- Synonyms: look like, be similar to, be like
- Opposites: Differ, Contrast
- Part of speech: Verb
Relieved
- Synonyms: Comforted, Reassured, Soothed
- Opposites: Stressed, Anxious
- Part of speech: Adjective
Romantic
- Synonyms: amorous, intimate, passionate
- Opposites: Platonic, Unromantic
- Part of speech: Adjective
Reckless
- Synonyms: rash, careless, thoughtless
- Opposites: Careful, Cautious, Prudent
- Part of speech: Adjective
Restrict
- Synonyms: limit, set/impose limits on, keep within bounds
- Opposites: Allow, Permit
- Part of speech: Verb
Reaction
- Synonyms: response, answer, reply
- Opposites: Inaction, Indifference
- Part of speech: Noun
Rigorous
- Synonyms: meticulous, punctilious, conscientious
- Opposites: Lenient, Lax
- Part of speech: Adjective
Reminder
- Synonyms: Prompt, Notification, Memo
- Opposites: Oblivion, Amnesia
- Part of speech: Noun
Realized
- Synonyms: Acknowledged, Recognized, Comprehended
- Opposites: Ignored, Misunderstood
- Part of speech: Adjective
Resource
- Synonyms: assets, funds, wealth
- Opposites: Deficiency, Deprivation
- Part of speech: Noun
Response
- Synonyms: Reply, Answer, Reaction
- Opposites: Silence, Ignore
- Part of speech: Noun
Remember
- Synonyms: recall, call to mind, recollect
- Opposites: Forget, Overlook
- Part of speech: Verb
Reliable
- Synonyms: dependable, good, well founded
- Opposites: Unreliable, Untrustworthy, Dodgy
- Part of speech: Adjective
Research
- Synonyms: investigation, experimentation, testing
- Opposites: Ignorance, Assumption
- Part of speech: Noun
Required
- Synonyms: Necessary, Essential, Mandatory
- Opposites: Optional, Unnecessary
- Part of speech: Adjective
Recovery
- Synonyms: recuperation, convalescence, return to health
- Opposites: Relapse, Deterioration
- Part of speech: Noun
Relevant
- Synonyms: pertinent, applicable, apposite
- Opposites: Irrelevant, Inapplicable
- Part of speech: Adjective

9 Letter Words that start with R

Respected
- Synonyms: Esteemed, Honored, Revered
- Opposites: Disrespected, Contemptible
- Part of speech: Adjective
Reprimand
- Synonyms: rebuke, reproof, admonishment
- Opposites: Praise, Commendation
- Part of speech: Noun
Retention
- Synonyms: Preservation, Maintenance, Holding
- Opposites: Loss, Forgetfulness
- Part of speech: Noun
Recognize
- Synonyms: acknowledge, accept, admit
- Opposites: Ignore, Overlook
- Part of speech: Verb
Rewarding
- Synonyms: satisfying, gratifying, pleasing
- Opposites: Unrewarding, Disappointing, Unfulfilling
- Part of speech: Adjective
Redundant
- Synonyms: unnecessary, not required, inessential
- Opposites: Essential, Necessary
- Part of speech: Adjective
Relatable
- Synonyms: Identifiable, Recognizable, Comparable
- Opposites: Unrelatable, Alienating
- Part of speech: Adjective
Realistic
- Synonyms: practical, pragmatic, matter-of-fact
- Opposites: Unrealistic, Idealistic, Impracticable
- Part of speech: Adjective
Reluctant
- Synonyms: unwilling, disinclined, unenthusiastic
- Opposites: Willing, Eager, Ready
- Part of speech: Adjective
Reference
- Synonyms: mention of, allusion to, comment on
- Opposites: Disregard, Silence
- Part of speech: Noun
Regarding
- Synonyms: Concerning, About, Pertaining to
- Opposites: Ignoring, Disregarding
- Part of speech: Preposition

10 Letter Words that start with R

Revelation
- Synonyms: disclosure, surprising fact, divulgence
- Opposites: Keeping, Covering Up
- Part of speech: Noun
Refreshing
- Synonyms: invigorating, revitalizing, reviving
- Opposites: Stale, Draining
- Part of speech: Adjective
Resentment
- Synonyms: bitterness, indignation, irritation
- Opposites: Contentment, Happiness
- Part of speech: Noun
Respectful
- Synonyms: deferential, reverent, admiring
- Opposites: Disrespectful, Rude
- Part of speech: Adjective
Recognized
- Synonyms: Acknowledged, Known, Identified
- Opposites: Unacknowledged, Unknown
- Part of speech: Verb
Restricted
- Synonyms: cramped, confined, constricted
- Opposites: Roomy, Unlimited, Unrestricted
- Part of speech: Adjective
Relatively
- Synonyms: Comparatively, Somewhat, Fairly
- Opposites: Absolutely, Distinctly
- Part of speech: Adverb
Relentless
- Synonyms: persistent, continuing, constant
- Opposites: Short-lived, Irresolute, Intermittent
- Part of speech: Adjective
Repetitive
- Synonyms: monotonous, tedious, boring
- Opposites: Varied, Interesting
- Part of speech: Adjective
Revolution
- Synonyms: rebellion, revolt, insurrection
- Opposites: Stagnation, Stability
- Part of speech: Noun
Role Model
- Synonyms: Mentor, Example, Guide
- Opposites: Cautionary Tale, Bad Example
- Part of speech: Noun
Resolution
- Synonyms: intention, resolve, decision
- Opposites: Irresolution, Half-heartedness
- Part of speech: Noun
Resistance
- Synonyms: opposition to, hostility to, aversion to
- Opposites: Acceptance, Receptivity
- Part of speech: Noun
Reflection
- Synonyms: sending back, throwing back, casting back
- Opposites: Ignorance, Action
- Part of speech: Noun
Reputation
- Synonyms: Standing, Prestige, Renown
- Opposites: Disgrace, Infamy
- Part of speech: Noun
Reasonable
- Synonyms: sensible, rational, open to reason
- Opposites: Unreasonable, Irrational
- Part of speech: Adjective
Ridiculous
- Synonyms: laughable, absurd, comical
- Opposites: Serious, Sensible, Reasonable
- Part of speech: Adjective
Remarkable
- Synonyms: extraordinary, exceptional, amazing
- Opposites: Ordinary, Commonplace, Run-of-the-mill
- Part of speech: Adjective
Resilience
- Synonyms: flexibility, pliability, suppleness
- Opposites: Rigidity, Fragility, Vulnerability, Weakness
- Part of speech: Noun
Regardless
- Synonyms: anyway, anyhow, in any case
- Opposites: Mindful Of, Heedful Of
- Part of speech: Adverb

11 Letter Words that start with R

Replacement
- Synonyms: Substitute, Alternative, Stand-in
- Opposites: Original, Substitution
- Part of speech: Noun
Relative To
- Synonyms: In relation to, Concerning, Regarding
- Opposites: Independent Of, Unrelated To
- Part of speech: Preposition
Recognition
- Synonyms: identification, recollection, recall
- Opposites: Disregard, Neglect
- Part of speech: Noun
Requirement
- Synonyms: Necessity, Prerequisite, Obligation
- Opposites: Option, Luxury
- Part of speech: Noun
Responsible
- Synonyms: in charge of, in control of, at the helm of
- Opposites: Irresponsible, Untrustworthy
- Part of speech: Adjective
Real Estate
- Synonyms: Property, Real property, Land
- Opposites: Personal Property, Intangible Assets
- Part of speech: Noun

12 Letter Words that start with R

Relationship
- Synonyms: connection, relation, association
- Opposites: Disconnection, Estrangement
- Part of speech: Noun

14 Letter Words that start with R

Representative
- Synonyms: typical, prototypical, characteristic
- Opposites: Atypical, Unrepresentative
- Part of speech: Adjective
Recommendation
- Synonyms: advice, counsel, guidance
- Opposites: Advisory, Disapproval
- Part of speech: Noun
Representation
- Synonyms: portrayal, depiction, delineation
- Opposites: Misrepresentation, Abstraction
- Part of speech: Noun

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