valid
16 synonyms and 11 antonyms for valid, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Based on sound reasoning; well-founded and hard to argue against.
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.
Antonyms
How to use valid
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin validus, "strong", from valere, "to be strong or worth something".
Full origin of valid →Frequently asked questions
What does “valid” mean?
The word “valid” means based on sound reasoning; well-founded and hard to argue against. In plain terms, correct, sound, or officially acceptable — whether that's an argument, a ticket, or an ID.
How do you pronounce “valid”?
“Valid” is pronounced VA-lihd (/ˈvælɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “valid” in a sentence?
Here is “valid” used in a sentence: “She raised a valid concern about the budget.”
What is another word for “valid”?
Words with a similar meaning to “valid” include acceptable, allowable, legit, legitimate, leveful and licit.
What is the opposite of “valid”?
The opposite of “valid” — its antonyms — are invalid, nonvalid, disallowed, illegitimate and illicit.
What part of speech is “valid”?
“Valid” is an adjective.
Where does the word “valid” come from?
The word “valid” comes from Latin. From Latin validus, "strong", from valere, "to be strong or worth something".
Is “valid” a common word?
“Valid” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between valid and legitimate?
Valid means meeting the required conditions or being based on sound reasoning, as in "a valid passport" or "a valid argument." Legitimate means conforming to the law or to accepted standards, and often carries a sense of rightful authority, as in "a legitimate claim." A document is usually described as valid, while a claim to power or ownership is described as legitimate.
What is the difference between a valid argument and a sound argument?
In formal logic, an argument is valid when the conclusion follows logically from the premises, even if those premises happen to be false. A sound argument is one that is valid and also has true premises. So every sound argument is valid, but a valid argument is not necessarily sound.
Is the opposite of valid unvalid or invalid?
The correct negative form is invalid, as in "an invalid ticket" or "an invalid argument." Unvalid is not standard English. Note that the adjective invalid (not acceptable) is spelled the same as the noun invalid (a person weakened by illness) but is a different use of the word.
What are common collocations with valid?
Valid frequently pairs with point, reason, argument, and concern in the reasoning sense: "she raised a valid point." In the official sense it pairs with passport, ticket, licence, and contract: "the visa is valid for six months." Saying something "remains valid" or is "no longer valid" is also very common.