Synonyms for buffer
ˈbʌf ərbuf·fer

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1. buffernoun

   (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH

   Synonyms:
   fender, cowcatcher, buffer zone, polisher, buffer store, buffer storage, buff, pilot

2. buffer zone, buffernoun

   a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict

   Synonyms:
   fender, cowcatcher, buffer zone, pilot, buffer store, buffer storage, polisher, buff

3. fender, buffer, cowcatcher, pilotnoun

   an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track

   Synonyms:
   buff, pilot film, pilot light, pilot burner, pilot program, airplane pilot, original, buffer zone, polisher, cowcatcher, pilot, archetype, fender, buffer storage, wing, buffer store

4. buffer, buffer storage, buffer storenoun

   (computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system

   Synonyms:
   fender, cowcatcher, buffer zone, polisher, buffer store, buffer storage, buff, pilot

5. buffer, polishernoun

   a power tool used to buff surfaces

   Synonyms:
   fender, cowcatcher, buffer zone, polisher, buffer store, buffer storage, buff, pilot

6. buffer, fendernoun

   a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact

   Synonyms:
   fender, cowcatcher, buffer zone, polisher, buffer store, buffer storage, buff, pilot, wing

7. buff, bufferverb

   an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)

   Synonyms:
   fender, cowcatcher, pilot, polisher, buffer zone, devotee, lover, caramel brown, raw sienna, fan, yellowish brown, buff, buffer storage, buffer store, caramel

8. bufferverb

   add a buffer (a solution)

   "buffered saline solution for the eyes"

   Synonyms:
   cushion, soften

9. cushion, buffer, softenverb

   protect from impact

   "cushion the blow"

   Synonyms:
   relent, soften, yield, moderate, cushion, mince, break, damp, weaken, dampen

Matched Categories

1. • Chemistry
   • Compound
   • Computer Science
   • Device
   • Framework
   • Memory Device
   • Modify
   • Power Tool
   • Zone

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1. List of paraphrases for "buffer":

   tampon, buffering, buffers, buffered, pad, damping, stamp, cushion, swab, pads, damper, interposition, separation, padding, reserve, quench

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How to use buffer in a sentence?

1. Niki DaSilva:

   I couldn’t leave her there alone, so I positioned myself between the co-worker and the attorney general to act as a buffer, after a few moments, Attorney General Hill put his hand on my back. I was taken aback by this gesture as we had never held a conversation before that night. I felt his hand start to slide slowly down my back.

2. Monika Neall:

   We will be a physical buffer zone between the protesters on the front door of the clinic, so that if women need support, or even if they just need to see that somebody else is there, countering the message.

3. Chaoping Zhu:

   Trade tension with the US is the key factor weighing on business sentiment and investment activities, although domestic stimulus policies are providing some buffer from the down side.

4. Mark Allen:

   The Bank of Canada's surprise cut to its overnight rate will help to buffer against the impact on employment, household incomes and mortgage serviceability in particular for Western Canada, the ensuing drop in the Canadian dollar should also provide a stimulus for the economy nationwide.

5. Kurt Schwartz:

   When we're thinking of the Boston Marathon, that's a primary goal, we could create a 20-yard buffer between the street and the nearest spectator, but it would just so fundamentally change the char of the day, it would be short-sighted.