roger
8 synonyms for roger, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Intj — Used in radio communication to confirm that a message has been received and understood.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
copy that
ten-four
message received
do it
get some
How to use roger
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
roger that
roger, over and out
Mostly used in military, aviation, and CB-radio contexts; in general speech people often say it jokingly to mean simply "okay, got it".
Etymology
From the male name Roger, used from around the 1940s in military radio code as the word for the letter R — standing for "received".
Full origin of roger →Frequently asked questions
What does “roger” mean?
The word “roger” means used in radio communication to confirm that a message has been received and understood. In plain terms, a radio-communication word meaning "message received and understood".
How do you pronounce “roger”?
“Roger” is pronounced ROD-zhuh (/ˈɹɑd͡ʒɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “roger” in a sentence?
Here is “roger” used in a sentence: “"Return to base immediately." "Roger that.".”
What is another word for “roger”?
Words with a similar meaning to “roger” include do it and get some.
What part of speech is “roger”?
Depending on how it is used, “roger” can be an intj and a verb.
Where does the word “roger” come from?
The word “roger” dates back to around 1940. From the male name Roger, used from around the 1940s in military radio code as the word for the letter R — standing for "received".
Is “roger” a common word?
“Roger” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “roger” have?
“Roger” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: used in radio communication to confirm that a message has been received and understood.
Why do pilots and radio operators say roger?
In early radio voice procedure, "Roger" was the spoken code word for the letter R, which stood for "received." Saying roger therefore confirms that a message has been received and understood. The convention survives in aviation, military, and two-way radio use today.
What is the difference between roger and wilco?
Roger confirms that a message has been received and understood, while wilco is short for "will comply" and adds a promise to carry out the instruction. Because wilco already includes acknowledgement of the message, saying "roger wilco" together is redundant in strict radio procedure.
Does roger mean yes?
Not exactly. Roger confirms only that a message was received and understood; it does not signal agreement or a yes answer. In radio procedure, the word for yes is "affirmative," so a question should be answered with affirmative or negative rather than roger.
What is the difference between roger and copy?
Both acknowledge a radio message, and in casual use they overlap heavily. Roger is the formal procedure word confirming a message directed to you has been received and understood, while "copy" or "copy that" is often used to confirm that information has been heard and noted. In everyday speech, both have come to mean simply "understood."
