Control

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To exercise power or influence over something to direct its behaviour or functioning.

“The pilot struggled to control the aircraft in the strong winds.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/kənˈtrəʊl/

Syllables

con·trol

Related Words

Synonyms

manageregulatedirect command

Antonyms

unrestraintderestrict

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Seven letters with CON- prefix; contains two O's and common consonants

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points; good for building multiple words simultaneously

Words Related to Control

Words you can make from Control

Shorter words formed from the letters in “control”.

cloot colon color conor conto contr corno corol crool croon lotor orlon ortol ronco troco tronc clon clot colt cont cool coon coot corn

Add a letter to make a longer word

8-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “control”.

controls

Longer words starting with Control

Words that begin with “control”.

controls controlled controller controllers controlling

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